A fireworks explosion in western Michigan killed 1 woman and injured 9 other people
PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan have left at least one woman dead and nine others with…
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Ukrainians honor award-winning writer killed in Russian missile attack on restaurant
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of people with flowers have come to say goodbye to an award-winning Ukrainian writer…
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Eight-year-old Connecticut boy given a $400 shopping spree after being pranked at Target
An eight year-old, hearing impaired Southington boy was left in tears after being pranked at a Target store on Saturday. But as cruel as this story…
Continue Reading Iowa man’s collection of 70,000 pencils being evaluated as possible world record
COLFAX, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man may be well on his way to an official world record for pencils. Aaron Bartholmey of Colfax has been collecting…
Continue Reading Spain calls an end to COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in hospitals, pharmacies
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and says people no longer have to…
Continue Reading Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer has received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators and…
Continue Reading Belarus opposition leader says anonymous note alleges that her husband died in prison
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says she received an anonymous…
Continue Reading Princess Kate takes her seat in Royal Box at Wimbledon, right next to Roger Federer
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, had the best seat in the house Tuesday on Centre Court…
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Fourth of July celebrates begin in some U.S. states
Fourth of July celebrations have already begun in some states across the country, like Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Cleveland,…
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Former Arizona Cardinals coach Vince Tobin has died at 79
“Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved Vince Tobin, and in particular his wife Kathy and their family,” Cardinals owner…
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Hiker dies while on eight-mile hike in triple-digit heat at Grand Canyon National Park
Authorities said a 57-year-old woman became unconscious and was pronounced dead in a heat-related…
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ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs’ July Fourth dread
On the Friday before the Fourth of July, more than a dozen dog owners waited in triple-digit temperatures in south Phoenix to get into a…
Continue Reading Spanish authorities seek damages from a Swedish mining company over a major toxic spill 25 years ago
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities are seeking 90 million euros ($98 million) in damages from a Swedish mining…
Continue Reading Tijuana, reliant on the Colorado River, faces a water crisis
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Among the last cities to receive water from the shrinking Colorado River, Tijuana is…
Continue Reading First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland’s Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomy
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Officials on the Orkney Islands, a corner of Scotland with Viking roots and an independent spirit,…
Continue Reading Shots fired into a crowd of hundreds after a holiday festival in Texas leave 3 dead, 8 injured
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed and eight others injured when several men fired…
Continue Reading Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister says Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning…
Continue Reading Andy Murray gets a win at rainy Wimbledon and a thumbs-up from Roger Federer
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer and Andy Murray have provided the highlights on a rainy Day 2 at…
Continue Reading Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new government is a step closer to forming with the speaker of the House of…
Continue Reading Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the…
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