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What to know about the capture of the last of 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All 10 fugitives who made a brazen escape from a New…
New Jersey businessman who testified against ex-Sen. Bob Menendez won’t go to prison
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey businessman who testified against former Democratic Sen. Bob…
Vice President JD Vance to visit Indiana again as White House presses for redistricting
As the White House continues to push for redistricting, Vice President JD Vance is expected…
Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Reese is getting a pair of wings. The Chicago Sky…
French court increases sentence to 10 years for man who raped Gisèle Pelicot in landmark case
LYON, France (AP) — A French appeals court handed a stiffer 10-year sentence Thursday to…
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
CAIRO (AP) — A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But…
Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized how the wealthy live in a “bubble…
AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?
Here’s a question about the shutdown submitted by an Associated Press reader, Ryan S.: How…
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next…
AP photos show Rubio’s urgent note to Trump before announcement of Mideast peace deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was holding a roundtable event with conservative influencers about…
Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet’s crash last year, killing 38
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia’s air defense were to blame…
Hundreds of evangelical Christians in Jerusalem to show support for Israel cheer the peace push
JERUSALEM (AP) — More than 1,400 evangelical Christians gathered this week in Jerusalem to show…
Rubio invites Brazilian foreign minister for talks as Brazil seeks to ease tariffs
SAO PAULO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday invited Brazilian Foreign…
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while…
Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge says that the agency tasked with finding a prosecutor to…
Poland charges former registry office employee with providing false identities for Russian spies
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A man formerly employed by Warsaw city council in its registry…
World leaders express hope after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of plan to end Gaza war
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel…
US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat…
La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
WASHINGTON (AP) — La Nina, the cooler and at times costlier flip side of El…
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump-backed peace plan, in photos
Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to release the remaining hostages…
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he’s unlikely to win this year
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize…
Princess of Wales suggests parents should put down the phone to combat social discontent
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales has a suggestion for parents: Please put down…
Families of Israeli hostages, mired in anguish, erupt into joy as freedom nears for the captives
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — For the past two years, it’s been Israel’s ground zero…
Experts lead tours uncovering Mexico’s hidden ancient sites
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City,…