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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
The U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President…
Funerals at Washington’s National Cathedral tell the story of a nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — When former Vice President Dick Cheney ‘s funeral is held Thursday at…
Trains collide in the Czech Republic, leaving dozens of people injured
PRAGUE (AP) — An express train collided with another passenger train in the southern Czech…
Pakistani forces step up raids near the Afghan border, killing 23 militants
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces raided two Pakistani Taliban hideouts in the country’s northwest…
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025…
Philippine court convicts former mayor of human trafficking
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court on Thursday convicted a former mayor, who officials…
Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance
BRUSSELS (AP) — Over 60 delegations are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss reconstruction,…
Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds
If heat-trapping pollution from burning coal, oil and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites…
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet…
Volcano eruption forces the rescue of more than 170 climbers on Indonesia’s Mount Semeru
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Thursday they helped more than 170 climbers who…
Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Thursday restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system…
MLB will comply with Senate’s request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee’s…
Washington’s governor declares emergency so Seattle airport will get fuel despite pipeline leak
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state’s governor declared an emergency Wednesday to ensure enough jet fuel…
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release…
Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC’s American Museum of Natural History
NEW YORK (AP) — A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan for the…
Panamanian lawmakers’ Taiwan trip sparks diplomatic row with China
PANAMA CITY (AP) — A planned trip by some Panamanian lawmakers to Taiwan has unleashed…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
New hurdle in Comey case as Trump’s Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury…
An anti-migrant group in South Africa is blocking foreigners from health clinics
MUSINA, South Africa (AP) — It’s 6 a.m. and Tholakele Nkwanyana is one of the…
Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn’t look any better
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal…
Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Cory Mills
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it will conduct a wide-ranging…
House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to repeal part of a new law…
Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites
President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that the long-awaited meeting with New York City Mayor-elect…
More bodies found after Indonesia landslides, raising toll to 23 with 28 missing
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers recovered more bodies in the search for people buried under…
The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday to compel the Justice Department to make public…