At least 26 villagers killed in latest violent attack in central Mali
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — An armed group has killed at least 26 villagers in central Mali near the border with Burkina Faso. A local…
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Despite Musk’s Trump endorsement, X remains a go-to platform for Democrats
AP Technology Writer A week after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president, President Joe Biden’s team used Musk’s social media platform X…
Continue Reading1 person hurt in Iowa mall shooting that sent people running, police and witnesses say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Police say one person has been injured during a shooting inside an Iowa mall. Davenport Police in a Facebook post said the…
Continue ReadingThe first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia has received the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley-backed voter plan for a new California city won’t be on the November ballot after all
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area on land…
Continue ReadingConservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
Associated Press Several Republican lawmakers seized on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Secret Service as among the reasons…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking heat and high humidity through Friday
A First Alert Action Day and excessive heat warning will stay in effect through Friday due to the hot temperatures and high humidity. I am also…
Continue ReadingPentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based…
Continue ReadingToronto Film Festival lineup includes movies from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, more
AP Film Writer The Angelina Jolie-directed war film “Without Blood,” a documentary about Bruce Springsteen and Mike Leigh’s contemporary…
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Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025. Walker has…
Continue ReadingMissouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in…
Continue ReadingSenate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to review allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez violated Senate rules. The panel…
Continue ReadingLawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa’s richest man
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian legislators have begun an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the…
Continue ReadingSMU embracing challenge of ‘moving up in weight class’ and joining Atlantic Coast Conference
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rhett Lashlee isn’t naive about the enormous challenge facing Southern Methodist as his team transitions…
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Authorities determine New Mexico fire was human-caused
The FBI says an investigation of the Salt Fire, and multiple other fires, points to a couple whom could be the…
Continue ReadingHarris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed
Associated Press If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible…
Continue ReadingMichigan’s accused sign-stealing ex-staffer Connor Stalions is subject of upcoming show on Netflix
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan’s football…
Continue ReadingThe EU is putting new pressure on Hungary’s Orban over his outreach to Russia
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU’s top diplomat says Hungary won’t be allowed to host a strategic EU meeting next month.…
Continue ReadingWoman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital
A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a…
Continue ReadingBernice Johnson Reagon, whose powerful voice helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, has died
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musician and scholar who used her rich, powerful contralto voice in the service…
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