The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid…
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Biden arrives in Peru for international summit and meeting with Xi as world leaders brace for Trump
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — President Joe Biden arrived Thursday in Peru to start his six-day visit to Latin America for the final major…
Continue ReadingTop Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve official has given a lengthy defense of the central bank’s political independence. It…
Continue ReadingLawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand’s parliament during fraught race relations debate
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate…
Continue ReadingMastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in…
Continue ReadingA treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services. The…
Continue ReadingPakistan court rejects plea for acquittal from former premier Imran Khan and his wife in graft case
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court has rejected a plea for acquittal from former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been held in prison for more…
Continue Reading Head of UN’s nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump’s return raise worries
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation…
Continue ReadingFrench weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International said Thursday it has identified several UAE-made armoured personnel carriers on the ground in…
Continue ReadingFood aid interventions can curb climate change-induced hardship. But should they do more?
Associated Press CHIPINGE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Gertrude Siduna appears to have little appetite for corn farming season. Rather than prepare her land in…
Continue Reading South Africa’s government won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government will not help the illegal miners inside a closed mine as part of an official…
Continue Reading Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Usagi swamped rural villages in floods, knocked down power and displaced thousands more people…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street weakens as its post-election boom slows some more
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped Thursday as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continued to cool.…
Continue ReadingAustralia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as…
Continue ReadingDesmond Claude scores 26 points, helps Southern Cal hold off UT Arlington 98-95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Desmond Claude scored 26 points and made consecutive shots down the stretch to help Southern California beat UT Arlington 98-95…
Continue ReadingTurner scores 24 as UC Santa Barbara takes down Fresno State 91-86
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner’s 24 points off of the bench helped UC Santa Barbara to a 91-86 victory over Fresno State on…
Continue ReadingRantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche…
Continue ReadingLeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingMoni, North Dakota State defeat Santa Clara 88-80 in OT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jacksen Moni scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and North Dakota State knocked off Santa Clara 88-80 on Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco wins 84-54 over Long Beach State
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas scored 15 points as San Francisco beat Long Beach State 84-54 on Wednesday. Thomas shot 5 for 7 (1 for 3 from…
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