As summers get hotter, Greece’s seasonal firefighters protest for permanent jobs
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Angry seasonal firefighters have clashed with police in Greece’s Civil Protection Ministry, during a…
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Harris tries to turn Gaza protests into a way to energize the crowds at her rallies
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesters can create awkward moments for presidential candidates. They interrupt, heckle and, oftentimes, knock…
Continue ReadingSeahawks host Rams in key NFC West matchup
Los Angeles Rams (3-4) at Seattle (4-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Rams by 1 1/2 points. Series record: Seahawks lead 27-26. Last…
Continue Reading49ers seek to shake off the Super Bowl hangover in the second half of the season
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As much as the San Francisco 49ers tried to downplay the curse of the Super Bowl loser leading up…
Continue ReadingFormer Virginia lacrosse star now living his dream of playing college basketball after transfer
AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Count on Lars Tiffany canceling men’s lacrosse practice at the University of Virginia for one…
Continue ReadingDozens of striking hotel workers arrested during San Francisco demonstration
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dozens of striking San Francisco hotel workers were arrested as hundreds demonstrated for higher wages and better benefits two…
Continue ReadingFinland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine
Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Prosecutors in Finland have filed charges over alleged war crimes in 2014 by a combatant who fought against…
Continue ReadingSouthern California county official pleads guilty to bribery charge in COVID funds scheme
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A high-ranking elected official in Southern California’s Orange County has pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Continue ReadingSouthern California county official pleads guilty to bribery charge in COVID funds scheme
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A high-ranking elected official in Southern California’s Orange County has pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Continue ReadingIn ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes
AP Film Writer It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the…
Continue ReadingGreek anti-terror squad investigates big blast that killed a man in an Athens apartment
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s anti-terrorist squad is investigating a strong explosion that wrecked an Athens apartment, killing one man and…
Continue ReadingJustices refuse to stop execution of South Carolina inmate who says the jury was racially biased
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to stop the execution of South Carolina inmate Richard Moore. There were…
Continue ReadingIraq’s Parliament elects a new speaker to end a nearly yearlong vacuum
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — After a nearly yearlong vacuum, Iraq’s Parliament has elected a new speaker, selecting a prominent Sunni lawmaker…
Continue ReadingInstagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
Associated Press A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his…
Continue ReadingBridges in Yellowstone and Denali parks are among dozens getting federally funded upgrades
Associated Press Federal highway officials have announced $635 million of grants to repair or replace old bridges across the U.S. The grants awarded…
Continue ReadingSharks’ Macklin Celebrini returns to team activities as he works his way back from injury
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities on Thursday, nearly three weeks after…
Continue ReadingA promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
AP Medical Writer Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the…
Continue ReadingEx-University Park mayor charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
UNIVERSITY PARK, Md. (AP) — A former mayor of University Park was charged with 28 counts related to child sexual abuse material after authorities…
Continue ReadingDetroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — There is increased security at a downtown Detroit convention center ahead of next week’s presidential…
Continue ReadingPentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane,…
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