15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Associated Press PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Officials say a landslide struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island,…
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Belgian PM and king blast Pope Francis for church’s sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s prime minister on Friday blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical…
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it has struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. A series of explosions Friday evening that killed at least…
Continue ReadingOne person dead, dozens rescued by Greek coast guard in 2 migrant boat incidents
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one person has died and 15 others were rescued after their dinghy overturned in rough weather off the…
Continue ReadingTrump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 60% tariff on goods from China and a 20% tariff on everything…
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Local Yuma teacher wins “The Price is Right”
The price was right for one local drama and English teacher at Gila Ridge High School who…
Continue ReadingSomali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in…
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The war in Ukraine is entering a critical period as the European Union enters a new era. The EU has decided to…
Continue ReadingNew Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China’s newest nuclear submarine sank…
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FIRST ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning begins Friday and is EXTENDED until TUESDAY
It may be fall, but it’s still feeling like summer here in the Desert Southwest. I am tracking excessive heat moving back in on Friday with record…
Continue Reading Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Associated Press PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S. on Friday,…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Dow ekes out a record while weakness in tech pulls other indexes lower
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up to another record high while declines in tech stocks pulled other…
Continue ReadingDodgers rally with 5 runs in 7th and beat Padres 7-2 to clinch 11th NL West title in 12 years
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a tying, two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored three more runs in the seventh to beat…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani heads to 1st postseason after Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over Padres
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career after the Los Angeles Dodgers won…
Continue ReadingThe Los Angeles Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over the San Diego…
Continue ReadingDozens of children drown while bathing during 3-day Hindu festival in eastern India
Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) — Dozens of children have drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds as part of a three-day Hindu festival in…
Continue ReadingLebanon fears Gaza-like carnage as Israel ramps up airstrikes across the country
Associated Press When she first heard about the evacuation warnings Israel was sending to residents of Lebanon, Aline Naser’s thoughts immediately…
Continue Reading Mexico’s populist president held court each morning for 6 years. Now he’s retiring from public life
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily morning media briefings have provided him with direct…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of running a high-end brothel network to plead guilty
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients in that…
Continue ReadingA Massachusetts woman accused of running a high-end brothel network pleads guilty
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients in that…
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