European nations vote to lower protections for wolves after farmers push to allow culls
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over…
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the…
Continue Reading2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the…
Continue ReadingFrance’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ducked questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring…
Continue ReadingA rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king’s auspicious 72nd birthday
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in…
Continue ReadingTikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said…
Continue ReadingJapan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a…
Continue ReadingHouston’s Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit to head of Jags’ Lawrence
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated…
Continue ReadingChicago house party shooting kills 3 men and wounds five other people, police say
CHICAGO (AP) — Eight people were shot, three of them fatally, when gunfire erupted Monday during a house party in Chicago, sending screaming people…
Continue ReadingKendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours…
Continue ReadingGM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can…
Continue ReadingThe G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with Trump’s return as US president, South Africa says
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock…
Continue ReadingWinfrey announces new book club pick and launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day. On…
Continue ReadingVenezuelan migrants keep arriving in Colombia. These faith leaders offer them a home away from home
Associated Press PALMIRA, Colombia (AP) — It’s been three years since Douarleyka Velásquez abandoned her career in human resources. Her new job…
Continue ReadingMelinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur…
Continue ReadingFighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential…
Continue ReadingUK’s Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the…
Continue ReadingNATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military…
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