George Baldock’s family confirm soccer player drowned while swimming
AP Soccer Writer George Baldock, the Greece international soccer player who was found dead at his home in Athens on Wednesday, drowned while swimming…
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Southern European leaders want Lebanon’s army to reassert itself in the country’s south
Associated Press PAPHOS, Cyprus (AP) — The leaders of nine southern European Union countries on Friday pledged support for Lebanon’s armed forces…
Continue ReadingFire breaks out on an oil tanker off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast. All 7 crew members are rescued
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil tanker off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast and all seven crew…
Continue ReadingRussia launches 4th aerial attack in a week against Ukraine’s grain-exporting Odesa region
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities say a nighttime Russian missile strike on Odesa has killed at least four people, including a…
Continue Reading75 migrants are rescued from a crippled boat crossing from North Africa to Europe
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a group of 75 migrants crossing to Europe from North Africa has been rescued from a crippled boat south…
Continue ReadingNobuyo Oyama, voice actor for beloved Japanese cartoon robotic cat Doraemon, dies at age 90
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Nobuyo Oyama, the raspy voice of Doraemon, the beloved cartoon robotic cat from the future, has died. She was 90. Her…
Continue ReadingOne Tech Tip: Here’s what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Phones hold so much of our digital lives — emails, social media and bank accounts, photos, chat messages and…
Continue Reading Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against nuclear weapons
Associated Press The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of…
Continue ReadingRussian and Iranian presidents meet as concerns grow over escalating Middle East attacks
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Iran’s president at a time when Tehran is supplying weapons for Moscow’s…
Continue ReadingSomalia says it welcomes Egypt’s offer to deploy peacekeepers there
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s Erdogan inaugurates a Turkish-funded mosque in Albania’s capital
Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Turkey’s president has traveled to Albania’s capital to inaugurate a Turkish-funded mosque as part of a…
Continue Reading Alaska US Rep. Peltola and Republican opponent Begich face off in wide-ranging debate
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska and Republican Nick Begich have faced off in a wide-ranging…
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Tracking cooling temperatures for the days ahead
Mostly clear and dry conditions will persist with cooling temperatures for the weekend. I am tracking even cooler temperatures later next week.…
Continue ReadingBlues spoil Celebrini’s impressive debut with 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brayden Schenn scored 45 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues spoiled an impressive debut from…
Continue ReadingWright prepared for Hurricane Milton, then for the Seahawks as the 49ers’ new kicker
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — It’s been a hectic week for Matthew Wright. Even for an emergency kicker. Wright signed with the 49ers on…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s airstrike warnings terrify and confuse Lebanese civilians
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — As the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Lebanese civilians are increasingly paying the price – and…
Continue ReadingAnze Kopitar provides Los Angeles Kings a familiar lift with season-opening natural hat trick
AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rookie forward Andre Lee still recalls attending a Kings game wearing an Anze Kopitar jersey some 11 years…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Friday as big banks rallied following a run of reassuring profit reports. The…
Continue ReadingMigration through Darien Gap increased in September, led by Venezuelans after the election
Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) — The number of migrants crossing the Darien Gap, a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama,…
Continue Reading Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this year’s…
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