Flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 66 people, with as many again still missing
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Flooding and landslides caused by continuous rainfall has killed at least 66 people in Nepal, and a…
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Russian strikes on a medical center kill 9 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say at least nine people have died in two consecutive Russian drone strikes on a medical center in the…
Continue Reading The sole candidate for Macao’s leader pledges to diversify the casino city’s economy
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The sole candidate in the election for Macao’s next leader has pledged to diversify the economy of the Chinese…
Continue ReadingLandslide triggered by rain leaves 12 dead and 2 missing at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia
Associated Press SUNGAI ABU, Indonesia (AP) — Mud, rugged terrain and lack of telecommunications hampered rescue efforts Saturday after a landslide…
Continue ReadingAn explosion and fire at a service station kills 13 in Russia’s Dagestan
MOSCOW (AP) — An explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan has killed at least 13 people and injured 23 others.…
Continue Reading Hezbollah confirms its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founding members, Hassan Nasrallah,…
Continue ReadingSharpton and Central Park Five members get out the vote in battleground Pennsylvania
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With less than 40 days until Election Day, the Rev. Al Sharpton’s choice of a battleground state for a…
Continue Reading Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli airstrikes kill Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Hezbollah has confirmed that its leader of more than three decades, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The group vowed to continue…
Continue Reading At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march across the Southeast
Associated Press PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue…
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Large group indicted for operating Yuma human smuggling ring
A large group of people were indicted for holding a human smuggling ring in Yuma, according to the United States Attorney’s Office District of…
Continue ReadingNootbaar drives in 3, Helsley records franchise record 49th save as Cardinals beat Giants 6-3
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar homered and tripled to drive in three runs, Ryan Helsley closed for his franchise-record 49th…
Continue Reading Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian…
Continue ReadingRaleigh, Garver homer to help Mariners beat Athletics, 2-0
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd homer, Bryan Woo struck out eight in five innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the…
Continue ReadingPadres secure home Wild Card Series with 5-3 win over Diamondbacks, who slide in NL playoff race
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Luis Arraez hit two doubles and a triple, Yu Darvish pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the San Diego Padres used a…
Continue ReadingPadres secure home Wild Card Series with 5-3 win over Diamondbacks, who slide in NL playoff race
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Luis Arraez hit two doubles and a triple, Yu Darvish pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the San Diego Padres used a…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive and record heat through Tuesday
Excessive heat is back and it is here to stay! A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day and Excessive Heat Warning are in effect until next…
Continue Reading North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson treated for burns after accidentally touching exhaust pipe
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said Saturday that he was treated for burns he suffered when he…
Continue ReadingMakenna Morris scores go-ahead goal and Washington Spirit beat Angel City 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Makenna Morris scored in the 78th minute to give the short-handed Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Angel City on Friday…
Continue ReadingJacob deGrom pitches 4 solid innings and the Texas Rangers hit 4 homers in a 5-2 win over the Angels
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jacob deGrom pitched four innings of one-run ball, and Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit back-to-back…
Continue Reading In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When veteran U.S. diplomat Kurt Campbell traveled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in…
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