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Cameroon arrests at least 20 protesters as tensions escalate after presidential election
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least 20 people have been arrested in Cameroon in connection…
Japan’s first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party
TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman…
The Los Angeles Angels have decided to hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as manager, AP source says
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have decided to hire former catcher Kurt…
Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $102 million
PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a dramatic…
In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown
CHICAGO (AP) — The music begins low and ominous, with the video showing searchlights skimming…
Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown
CHICAGO (AP) — In late September, immigration agents launched a massive raid on a Chicago…
California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing’s agent
A California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for…
PHOTO ESSAY: Lesotho faces deep uncertainty after tariff threats and foreign aid cuts
HA LEJONE, Lesotho (AP) — In the wake of massive U.S. cuts in foreign aid…
Trump-endorsed candidate enters race to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s choice to challenge maverick Republican Rep. Thomas Massie…
Spain to extradite former UN official accused of accepting millions in bribes
MADRID (AP) — Spain will extradite to the United States the former executive director of…
Mahmoud Khalil appears in appeals court as Trump administration continues efforts to deport him
NEW YORK (AP) — Mahmoud Khalil appeared Tuesday in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia…
Inflatable costumes used to deflate tensions at rallies against Trump, in photos
Protesters have taken to wearing oversized inflatable costumes to deflate tensions and draw attention at…
A plane returned to a Nebraska airport over fear someone was trying to break into the cockpit
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A plane carrying passengers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Los Angeles made…
Hidalgo, Betts, Booker headline AP All-America preseason women’s college basketball team
Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame, Lauren Betts of UCLA and Madison Booker of Texas headline…
Loggins demands removal of Trump’s AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in…
Sundance Film Festival reveals details about Robert Redford tributes and legacy screenings
Robert Redford’s legacy and mission was always going to be a key component of the…
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an…
Puerto Rico schools amend schedule after key water pipe breaks, affecting tens of thousands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than 270 schools in Puerto Rico are modifying…
How AP tracked and analyzed anti-science legislation in US statehouses
To track and analyze the spread of anti-science legislation, The Associated Press examined more than…
Zimbabwean family seeks justice for brother’s death linked to abuse at Christian camp
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For over 30 years, Edith Nyachuru has carried the weight of…
Veteran US surfer dies while surfing big waves at iconic spot in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A veteran surfer from Massachusetts has died while surfing…
Dutch police detain 230 Napoli fans in Eindhoven before Champions League match
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Police in Eindhoven detained 230 Napoli fans on Monday night, amid…
Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they ‘deserve it’
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver again expressed confidence Tuesday that WNBA players and that league will…
Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe…