Sea turtle nests increased along a Florida beach but hurricanes washed many away
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Good news for sea turtles along one Florida Gulf Coast beach — there were more nests counted this year. The bad news:…
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The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Indian Ocean-island nation of Mauritius will hold a national election this weekend, when Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingGerman chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election
BERLIN (AP) — German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming election. The…
Continue ReadingEx-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams in plea discussions with federal prosecutors
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is discussing a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors…
Continue ReadingFox’s NFL pregame show will originate from Naval Base San Diego on Sunday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox Sports’ NFL pregame show will originate from Naval Base San Diego on Sunday, continuing the network’s tradition…
Continue ReadingTrump’s election may usher in leadership change at FBI
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017, introducing him as an…
Continue ReadingMets outfielder Tyrone Taylor has hernia and elbow surgeries
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a pair of operations and should be ready for spring training in mid-February. New York said…
Continue ReadingJustice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man…
Continue ReadingTexas Democrats’ longtime chairman steps down after big losses continue for the party
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The longtime leader of the Texas Democratic Party is stepping down. Gilberto Hinojosa’s announcement…
Continue ReadingA guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and…
Continue ReadingThousands turn out for inauguration of Botswana’s new president, who calls for unity
Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana. (AP) — Thousands of people from around Botswana have attended the inauguration of their country’s new…
Continue ReadingAt an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital. The…
Continue ReadingThe US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system.…
Continue ReadingPompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors’ limit to combat over-tourism
ROME (AP) — The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets starting next week in…
Continue ReadingIndia’s ban on Salman Rushdie ‘The Satanic Verses’ may end — thanks to missing paperwork
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — The decadeslong ban of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt —…
Continue ReadingIreland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s President Michael Higgins has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a Nov. 29 election that will…
Continue ReadingA Ukrainian medic fell in love with a soldier on the front. They died together in a Russian attack
Associated Press A crowd of mourners lit torches and intoned a military chant to honor a Ukrainian medic and a soldier who fell in love while on the…
Continue ReadingMorocco limits preaching about war in the Middle East that invokes jihad
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — In Morocco, politicians and activists are questioning limitations imposed on preachers regarding what they…
Continue ReadingRussian authorities seek a 6-year prison term for pediatrician accused of criticizing war in Ukraine
Russian media reported that authorities are seeking a six-year prison term for a pediatrician accused of criticizing the war in Ukraine in front of…
Continue ReadingChampions Trophy host Pakistan says it’s not been told India wants to play cricket games elsewhere
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board declined to confirm media reports that India has decided against playing any…
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