U.S. jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been…
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Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s home World Cup qualifying game against China on Sept. 2 will instead be played in Qatar. The Asian Football…
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Lebanon judge issues subpoena for outgoing PM in port blast
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s state-run news agency says the judge leading the investigation into last year’s massive explosion at Beirut’s…
Continue Reading US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 6.6% annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than…
Continue Reading US jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five…
Continue Reading Ethiopian rights group: 150 reported dead in alleged attack
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says it has received reports from residents that some 150 people were killed earlier…
Continue Reading Canada halts Afghanistan evacuations as deadline looms
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada has ended its evacuations from Afghanistan as the clock ticks down on dramatic Western…
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The most ridiculous historical arguments denying women the right to vote
Today, women being able to vote is a given. A no-brainer.…
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Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll
By ALEXANDRA OLSON and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their…
Continue Reading Hong Kong disqualifies independent lawmaker from legislature
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have ousted an opposition legislator from his seat after finding him to be insufficiently loyal amid…
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Report: Evidence of extensive corrosion in collapsed condo
MIAMI (AP) — Video released by a team of federal investigators shows more evidence of extensive corrosion and overcrowded concrete reinforcement in…
Continue Reading Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The captain of Afghanistan’s wheelchair basketball team has found a new home and a new club in…
Continue Reading Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The captain of Afghanistan’s wheelchair basketball team has found a new home and a new club in…
Continue Reading Seoul’s vice defense chief calls for N. Korean cooperation
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s vice defense minister has called for North Korea to resume cooperation…
Continue Reading UK animal charity staff caught up in deadly Kabul blast
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A former Royal Marine who runs an animal charity in Afghanistan says he, his Afghan staff and dozens…
Continue Reading Ted Dexter, former England cricket captain, dies at 86
LONDON (AP) — Former England cricket captain Ted Dexter has died. He was 86. The Marylebone Cricket Club says Dexter died in a hospice following a…
Continue Reading French league adds to criticism of FIFA over player release
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer FIFA’s leadership has faced further criticism with the French league opposing demands that players are…
Continue Reading Hungary: Baton raised, orchestra conductor gets vaccine shot
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A Hungarian orchestra conductor received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot onstage during a…
Continue Reading Zimbabwe opens COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 14 and older
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to those aged 14 and older and is only…
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5 things to know for August 26: Afghanistan, Covid, Capitol riot, weather, Hong Kong
By AJ Willingham, CNN 2020 wasn’t just Europe’s hottest year on record. It was the hottest year by quite a bit and one of the three…
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