Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war…
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The Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The Secret Service has acknowledged it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald…
Continue ReadingRussia says it scrambled fighter jets to intercept U.S. bomber planes over Barents Sea
Russia said it scrambled fighter jets to intercept two U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft that approached the Russian border over the Barents…
Continue ReadingSecret Service chief noted a ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service’s operations to safeguard the American president and other…
Continue ReadingBritain’s Treasury chief vows to run the economy with ‘iron discipline’ amid demands for pay raises
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Treasury chief says she will run the economy with “iron discipline.” But Rachel Reeves also…
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Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone, missile and shelling attacks on Sunday. At least two people were killed…
Continue Reading UAE orders a trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting their home government
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates ordered an investigation and an expedited trial of…
Continue Reading What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing
AP Technology Writer The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and…
Continue ReadingRestaurant critic’s departure reveals potential hazards of the job
AP Business Writer Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New…
Continue ReadingRestaurant critic’s departure reveals potential hazards of the job
AP Business Writer Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New…
Continue Reading China and the Philippines announce deal aimed at stopping clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China and the Philippines have reached a deal intended to end confrontations at the most fiercely…
Continue ReadingIsrael shoots down a missile fired from Yemen hours after a deadly Israeli strike on Houthi rebels
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early Sunday, hours after Israeli warplanes…
Continue Reading With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place…
Continue Reading The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here’s how its newspaper met the moment
AP Media Writer BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Butler Eagle reporter Irina Bucur had a relatively straightforward assignment when a Trump rally came to town.…
Continue ReadingPec, Puig, Paintsil score in Galaxy’s 3-2 victory over Timbers
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Gabriel Pec scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil found the net in the second half and the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
Associated Press SPRING, Texas (AP) — The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl.…
Continue Reading Vatican’s Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the…
Continue ReadingDenis Bouanga scores twice as LAFC snaps Sounders’ five-match win streak with 3-0 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick before adding a second-half goal and Los Angeles FC snapped the Seattle…
Continue ReadingFrozen treats, cold showers and lots of ice; Florida zoo works to protect animals from summer heat
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Malayan tigers and Aldabra tortoises are native to hot and humid lands, but that doesn’t mean…
Continue ReadingBangladesh’s top court scales back government jobs quota after deadly unrest that has killed scores
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a controversial quota system for government job…
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