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First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead…
US and UN sanction former Haitian security head, gang leader for aiding gang coalition
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and the United Nations slapped sanctions on the…
A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters
San Francisco (AP) — A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for…
With no takers yet, White House meets with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The five universities that were still weighing President Donald Trump’s higher-education compact…
A timeline of George Santos’ journey from Congress to prison to grant of clemency by Trump
George Santos, the Republican who won a congressional seat by fabricating details of his life…
The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time
SEATTLE (AP) — The special delivery arrived in a plastic storage box after a chartered…
Israel received coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross, prime minister’s office says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza…
Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — As dawn broke over San Juan Island, a team…
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet…
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going…
How to cook, freeze or pickle plant scraps instead of throwing them away
My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the…
Take a ‘stormcation’ in the dramatic Faroe Islands, where James Bond died
KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could…
2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky
NEW YORK (AP) — Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are…
Fourth person is charged in Alabama shooting that killed 2 and injured 12
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A fourth person was arrested and charged Friday in connection with…
Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of…
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the…
President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn’t the first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump talks plainly, bluntly, often even coarsely. But it’s rare…
LA county reaches tentative $828M agreement to settle 400 more claims of sexual abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County has reached a tentative $828 million agreement to…
From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC’s contentious mayoral debate
New York City’s mayoral candidates duked it out in their first general election debate Thursday…
US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States took survivors into custody after the military struck a…
News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven’t stopped working
Two days after dozens of journalists left their desks at the Pentagon behind rather than…
Ivory Coast court sentences 26 opposition protesters to 36 months in prison
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — A court in Ivory Coast has sentenced 26 opposition protesters…
Bolton pleads not guilty in Justice Department case accusing him of sharing government secrets
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former…
Philadelphia officials seek tips about Kada Scott, who disappeared 2 weeks ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities in Philadelphia said Friday that they are no closer to locating…