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Watchdog questions millions spent each year on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends…
Former poet laureate Ada Limón says artists must band together during ‘dangerous times’
During her three years as the 24th poet laureate, Ada Limón said her travels around…
Steven Spielberg celebrates ‘awesome’ 50th anniversary ‘Jaws’ exhibition at Academy Museum
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Why would anyone keep a prop from the set of “Jaws?”…
ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say
CHICAGO (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a suspect who…
The world’s tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — When Ukrainian immigrant Alex Babich stands in his Indiana backyard…
Rhode Island judge halts effort by HUD to change criteria for homeless funding
A Rhode Island judge on Friday temporarily stopped the Trump administration from changing the criteria…
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to…
Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt
Witnesses from the FBI and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Friday offered details…
6 more officers fired over handling of domestic violence-fueled triple homicide in South Florida
A South Florida sheriff’s office has fired six more deputies and disciplined 11 others for…
Appeals court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants
BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Trump administration can end…
UN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the United Nations’ top court sided with France…
Taylor Swift can be deposed, but has no role in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation, lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Taylor Swift can answer questions in October — if she…
Missouri Senate passes Trump-backed plan that could help Republicans win an additional US House seat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday,…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime…
Nebraska plan for an immigrant detention center faces backlash and uncertainty
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — No formal agreement has been signed to convert a remote state…
Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as ‘not exactly prime time’
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed Curtis Sliwa — his own…
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state…
Brazil braces for new US sanctions after Bolsonaro’s conviction angers Trump administration
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil braced Friday for possible new U.S. sanctions linked to former…
Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo’s outbreak as officials race to contain the disease
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and scarce funds are the key challenges facing health…
Belarus forcibly deported political prisoners after U.S. deal, opposition says
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Belarus has been accused of the “forced deportation” of dozens of…
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO said Friday it’s bulking up its defensive posture on its…
At least 193 passengers killed in two boat accidents in northwestern Congo
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at…
California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California state lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban most law…
Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — When sculptor Bobby Zokaites moved to Phoenix in the…