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Prosecutors ask appeals court to let ex-officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid out of prison
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is arguing that a former Louisville…
Islamic State group militants claim capture and execution of a Nigerian brigadier general
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province said Monday that…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Visitors to a New Jersey zoo get to watch veterinarians treat the animals
WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forget the giraffes, gibbons and leopards. About a dozen visitors…
House explodes in Southern California, injuring 8 people and damaging nearby homes
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities were investigating on Monday after eight people were injured…
Player banned by the NCAA for his role in a sports betting scheme acknowledges he point-shaved
One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations…
Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fueled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small…
A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela,…
Leader of conservative Anglican denomination suspended while facing misconduct claims
The top leader of the Anglican Church in North America has been suspended from ministry…
UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals
LONDON (AP) — The British government’s plan to tighten its asylum system met sharp resistance…
Judge overseeing US Rep. McIver’s case tells prosecutors to turn over authorities’ texts
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge overseeing the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica…
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
NEW YORK (AP) — Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the…
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite…
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
BEIJING (AP) — Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred…
Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts
The U.S. Postal Service can’t fix its finances through cuts alone, Postmaster General David Steiner…
Supreme Court will review an old policy used to turn away asylum seekers at the US border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a policy used under past…
4 law enforcement officers shot in rural Kansas responding to domestic violence call
CARBONDALE, Kan. (AP) — Four law enforcement officers were shot Saturday morning while responding to…
A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family’s vault
NEW YORK (AP) — For many, the name Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is the stuff of mythology.…
Ethiopia confirms 3 Marburg virus deaths in new outbreak
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia on Monday confirmed three deaths from the Marburg hemorrhagic…
Ethiopia confirms first Marburg outbreak as WHO lauds country’s fast action
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia on Friday confirmed its first Marburg outbreak after nine cases…
Louvre Museum closes offices and a gallery over structural fragility concerns
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre Museum in Paris said Monday it is temporarily closing some…
Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
TOKYO (AP) — The top U.S. admiral on Monday called China ‘s shipbuilding capability “impressive”…
Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV could soon accept the resignation of an ailing…
Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump…