Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years
Associated Press MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s geological service says that one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its…
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Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
BANGKOK (AP) — Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground,…
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A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough
Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, a shiny stainless steel…
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Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
Abortion-rights ballot measure supporters across the country have raised nearly eight times as much as groups campaigning against the amendments on…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania school boards up window openings that allowed views into its gender-neutral bathrooms
Associated Press A Pennsylvania school district has reversed course and boarded up window openings it recently installed that allowed people in a…
Continue Reading2 sisters from Egypt were among those killed in Mexican army shooting
Associated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — One Egyptian girl, 11, and her 18-year-old sister were among those killed after Mexican army troops…
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Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change
In her first days as Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum made a point of distancing herself from the fossil fuel reliance promoted by her…
Continue ReadingThe International Criminal Court unsealed war crimes arrest warrants for 6 Libyan suspects
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court has unsealed arrest warrants for six men allegedly linked to a…
Continue ReadingUNC relocates intrasquad scrimmage from Cherokee after Hurricane Helene’s impact to region
AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has relocated its planned intrasquad scrimmage in western North Carolina due to damage…
Continue Reading4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Michigan authorities say four people in suburban Detroit intentionally voted twice in the state’s August…
Continue ReadingA Michigan man is charged with killing and dismembering a janitor he met on the Grindr dating app
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Michigan man with killing and dismembering a janitor he met on the dating app Grindr. Middle…
Continue ReadingJurors in trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker likely won’t hear about his motive
Associated Press MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors who will be picked for the trial of a man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a knife…
Continue ReadingThe US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence
AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea have tentatively agreed to a new deal covering the costs of maintaining…
Continue ReadingCollege sports ‘fraternity’ jumping in to help athletes from schools impacted by Hurricane Helene
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The UNC Asheville soccer and volleyball teams are calling UNC Charlotte home, its athletes living in two…
Continue ReadingLondon police officer charged over death of woman struck by motorcycle during escort for UK royal
LONDON (AP) — A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving in connection with the death of an 81-year-old…
Continue ReadingAdvocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in alleged violations of federal law
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two voter advocacy organizations have put Ohio’s Republican elections chief on notice that voters are…
Continue ReadingUS launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen, going after weapons…
Continue ReadingSome California stem cell clinics use unproven therapies. A new court ruling cracks down
CalMatters Stem cell clinics have popped up throughout California, promising cures and relief for arthritis, Alzheimer’s and other conditions…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles mayor picks ex-sheriff to be city’s police chief
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles mayor picks ex-sheriff to be city’s police chief
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking…
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