Ukrainian drone hits Russia’s Chechnya as Kyiv continues pushback after Moscow bombardment
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone has struck a campus belonging to Russia’s National Guard in the Russian region of…
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West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS approved Sunday an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a…
Continue Reading‘Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone
Associated Press Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long…
Continue ReadingRwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Much anticipated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceled. Congo’s President…
Continue ReadingCandid photos of Syria’s Assad expose a world beyond the carefully crafted and repressive rule
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Personal photos of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have surfaced from his abandoned residences, sparking…
Continue ReadingThe GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge
Associated Press AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Before the November presidential election, Ohio’s secretary of state and attorney general announced…
Continue ReadingOil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
MOSCOW (AP) — At least one person has died after two Russian oil tankers took heavy storm damage in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an…
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Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is ‘several hundred,’ top official says
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and…
Continue ReadingChristians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians have marked the first Sunday services since Bashar…
Continue ReadingGunmen clash in a Libyan city and fires erupt at a nearby oil refinery
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libyan officials say clashes have broken out between armed groups in a western city, trapping residents in their…
Continue ReadingGermany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her…
Continue Reading 5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister says five Australians who have spent almost 20 years in…
Continue ReadingStorms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the…
Continue Reading Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the…
Continue ReadingUNLV knocks off Pacific 72-65
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julian Rishwain’s 21 points helped UNLV defeat Pacific 72-65 on Saturday. Rishwain went 7 of 11 from the field (5 for 7 from…
Continue ReadingPope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France’s Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
Associated Press AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic…
Continue ReadingFlight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Dozens of kids cheered on a festively decked-out plane in Denver on Saturday when the pilot announced their…
Continue ReadingBolivia’s divisive popular vote for senior judges offers lessons for Mexico
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia is the only country in the world that holds elections for top judicial posts. Soon Mexico will,…
Continue ReadingKeller scores power-play goal in the final minute to lift Utah past the Sharks, 4-3
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal with 43.8 seconds remaining and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to…
Continue ReadingHall and San Jose State win 107-100 in OT against Cal Poly
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sadaidriene Hall scored 33 points and Josh Uduje added eight in the overtime as San Jose State knocked off Cal Poly 107-100…
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