China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space
BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, part of China’s effort…
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Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the US
AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is here. Polls are open across the nation and Americans are casting ballots in the 2024…
Continue ReadingA presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here’s how we got here
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the election that no one could have foreseen. Not so long ago, Donald Trump was marinating in anger…
Continue ReadingTrial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The trial of eight people in Paris on terrorism charges started on Monday over the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty.…
Continue Reading Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for…
Continue ReadingFlorida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP’s dominance
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold,…
Continue ReadingBoeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The voting has closed for unionized factory workers at Boeing who were deciding Monday whether to accept a contract…
Continue ReadingPrince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and…
Continue ReadingJapanese nuclear reactor that restarted 13 years after Fukushima disaster is shut down again
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese nuclear reactor that restarted last week for the first time in more than 13 years after it survived a…
Continue ReadingWhitecaps ride Ryan Gauld, Yohei Takaoka, and two own goals to series-tying 3-0 victory over LAFC
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver got an early goal from a red-hot Ryan Gauld and two own goals from Western Conference top seed LAFC,…
Continue ReadingPakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary…
Continue ReadingBedard has 3 assists as Blackhawks defeat Ducks 4-2
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Connor Bedard had three assists, Teuvo Teravainen got his first goal in 10 games and the Chicago Blackhawks…
Continue ReadingVolcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Associated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.C.,…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners
ST. LOUIS (AP) — San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners
ST. LOUIS (AP) — San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time…
Continue ReadingLate score before halftime dooms Bears in 29-9 loss to Cardinals
AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A massive breakdown cost the Chicago Bears in the closing seconds of a half for the second straight week.…
Continue ReadingKC Current score 3 goals in 10 minutes to beat the Chicago Red Stars 3-1
Associated Press The Kansas City Current scored three goals in a 10-minute span to beat the Chicago Red Stars 3-1 at Seat Geek Stadium on Saturday…
Continue ReadingDemarcus Robinson’s one-handed catch in OT gives Rams 26-20 win over Seahawks
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Demarcus Robinson had the undisputed highlight for the Rams on Sunday, a one-handed, 39-yard touchdown reception in…
Continue ReadingHarris, Obamas and voting rights leaders work to turn out Black voters in run-up to Election Day
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Concerts and carnivals hosted at polling precincts. “Souls to the Polls” mobilizations after Sunday service. And…
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