Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president’s resignation
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s…
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Building collapses during heavy rains in southern India city, killing at least 5 workers
BENGALURU, India (AP) — A seven-story building under construction has collapsed in southern India, killing at least five workers and trapping three…
Continue ReadingSri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving…
Continue ReadingSensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — They are, on the face of it, the most ordinary of men. Yet they’re all on trial charged with rape.…
Continue ReadingTunisia’s president is inaugurated for a second term following a crackdown on his opponents
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has been inaugurated for a second term, following a monthslong crackdown and string of arrests…
Continue ReadingHertl scores twice, Golden Knights snap three-game skid with 6-1 win over Kings
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingOhtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in…
Continue ReadingOhtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in…
Continue ReadingHong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google…
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Tracking warming temperatures into the midweek
Very dry conditions and mostly clear skies will continue as temperatures climb into the mid and upper 90s in the days…
Continue ReadingTerry, Carlsson lead Ducks to 3-1 victory over winless Sharks
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson scored Anaheim’s first power-play goals of the season, Lukas Dostal made 27…
Continue ReadingVillagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
Associated Press EL JOBO, Panama (AP) — A long, wooden boat puttered down the Indio River’s chocolate waters carrying Ana María Antonio and a…
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Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to a rare 3-day losing streak
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally. The S&P…
Continue ReadingLeBron and Bronny James make NBA history by playing together in Lakers’ 110-103 win over Minnesota
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during…
Continue ReadingYoung women lean Democratic. Now the election may hinge on Harris’ ability to run up the score
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — At the University of Pittsburgh, as freshmen students took their first steps on campus and swarms of…
Continue ReadingHigher education, fresh optimism, more Democratic: Takeaways from a key county in Pennsylvania
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the most important signs of how people will vote is how much education they have. Voters who attended…
Continue ReadingIn Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — It was love at first sight when Ellen Matis pulled up to this small Pennsylvania borough on a dreary winter…
Continue Reading They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here’s how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York…
Continue Reading South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls
Associated Press BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is preparing to put up the first individual statue of an African American on its Statehouse…
Continue ReadingHurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for ‘snowbirds’ on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Associated Press BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of “snowbird” season in Florida is only weeks away, but many Florida Gulf Coast…
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