Belarusian authorities arrest 7 journalists who worked for an independent newspaper
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities have arrested seven journalists who worked for an independent regional news outlet,…
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California Senator introduces bill to require tethered bottle caps
Senator Steve Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced a bill for bottle manufacturers to tether caps to bottles by…
Continue Reading2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
LONDON (AP) — A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that…
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Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren…
Continue ReadingWatchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI should have done more to gather intelligence before the Capitol riot, according to a watchdog report…
Continue ReadingLuxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Associated Press A prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault…
Continue ReadingLuxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Associated Press A prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault…
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Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a jetliner in…
Continue ReadingAverage rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline
AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That’s a welcome trend for…
Continue ReadingNearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and…
Continue ReadingNearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and…
Continue ReadingHeisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver
AP Sports Writer Heisman Trophy finalist and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year…
Continue ReadingUK leader Starmer invited to EU meeting in latest sign of post-Brexit thaw
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend a meeting of European Union leaders early next year. He’ll be the first U.K.…
Continue ReadingGreece launches emergency inquiry into the alleged assault of an Egyptian minor at a migrant camp
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has launched an emergency inquiry into the alleged beating and sexual assault of a…
Continue ReadingFormer Trump attorney lashes out at ‘lawfare’ after court appearance in Wisconsin fake electors case
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s former Wisconsin attorney has lashed out at the state’s Democratic…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising…
Continue ReadingIRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from…
Continue ReadingSenate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions…
Continue ReadingUS senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be ‘shot down, if necessary’
Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey…
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