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The Latest: Spokesman says inmate apologized to director
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Latest on Arkansas’ attempt to carry out the nation’s first…
Closings expected in Florida doctor’s Medicare fraud trial
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Closing arguments are expected in the Medicare fraud trial of…
A look at Nepal’s progress in earthquake recovery
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Two years ago, Nepal was ravaged by a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that…
Researchers: Russia-linked hackers targeted Macron campaign
PARIS – Researchers with the Japanese anti-virus firm Trend Micro say the campaign of French…
Teck Resources sees big surge in Q1 profit, sales but falls short of estimates
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) had a big increase in first-quarter profits thanks to…
Pope pays to rent beach space for disabled youths
VATICAN CITY – The papal almsgiver has made a donation, in the name of Pope…
Pakistan raises death toll to 14 in Taliban roadside bombing
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A roadside bomb targeting a minivan in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region on…
Report: NYC subway bias crimes, felony assaults increase
NEW YORK – Transit officials say anti-Semitic graffiti incidents are the top subway bias crime…
Former US Ambassador Samantha Power writing a memoir
NEW YORK – Former U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power is writing a memoir about her transition…
Cremation of Thailand’s late king to be held on Oct. 26
BANGKOK – Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated this October as part of…
US home prices rose at the fastest pace in nearly 3 years
WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices rose steadily upward in February as more homebuyers chased fewer…
Montreal funeral parlour with reported Mafia ties hit with suspected arson
MONTREAL – A suspected case of arson at a funeral home with reported ties to…
Lady Gaga, ‘Pokemon Go,’ Women’s March snag Webby Awards
NEW YORK – Lady Gaga, “Pokemon Go” and January’s Women’s March among the winners of…
The Latest: Trump says he hasn’t changed position on wall
WASHINGTON – The Latest on Congress and efforts to avert a government shutdown by week’s…
Russia rereleases reports of NGOs linked to PM
MOSCOW – Russia’s justice ministry has restored public access to the financial reports of charities…
Head of beleaguered Hungary university appeals for EU help
BRUSSELS – The head of a Hungary-based university founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros appealed…
Russia to supply power to rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW – In a move that further cements Russia’s control over parts of eastern Ukraine,…
Coast Guard: 2 dead after explosion on ship in the Atlantic
BALTIMORE – Authorities say two crew members are dead after an explosion on a ship…
Drake to host first-ever ‘NBA Awards’ on June 26
NEW YORK – Drake will host the NBA’s first-ever awards show this June. The Canadian…
Ask Brianna: Should my partner’s debt keep us from marrying
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.…
Afghan official: Taliban kill 8 police in northern province
KABUL – The Taliban overran three security checkpoints in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, killing eight…
Fewer immigrants without status since 2009-report
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The number of immigrants in the U.S. illegally fell to 11…
UAE serviceman killed on duty in domestic mission
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates military says one of its servicemen…
Plant some history in your garden with heirloom plants
You’re rummaging in the attic, in great grandma’s steamer trunk, and you come upon a…