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GOP Sen. Cassidy, facing primary challengers, proceeds cautiously on CDC and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support was crucial to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…
Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets a second sentence in the Odebrecht corruption scandal
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced to prison Wednesday for…
Trump extends his reach into Congress in ways large and small
WASHINGTON (AP) — The invitation arrived in the final days of the summer recess, President…
Trump assures Polish leader of a continued robust US military presence in the European nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump affirmed that the United States will keep a robust…
Boat accident in Nigeria leaves at least 31 people dead, authorities say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat accident on a river in north-central Nigeria killed at…
Ex-Kentucky sheriff charged in judge’s killing battled jail staff days after shooting: court records
A former Kentucky sheriff charged with killing a county judge remained in an “active state…
4 former Milwaukee hotel workers get probation and time served in dogpile death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge sentenced four former Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing…
Argentina recovers long-lost Italian painting looted by Nazis during WWII
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine federal court announced Wednesday that authorities had…
Federal judge ends 13-year oversight of Seattle Police Department after use-of-force reforms
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge returned full control of policing practices to the Seattle…
Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
SEATTLE (AP) — The Democratic governors of Washington state, Oregon and California announced Wednesday that…
Racing pilots never saw each other before their midair collision at 2023 championships
Two experienced racing pilots deviated from their expected flight paths and never saw each other…
June Cleaver the loggerhead turtle is released into the ocean off Florida after rehab
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — She may not wear a pearl necklace like her namesake from…
House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman over actions at detention center
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a resolution to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., and…
The ‘Superman’ sequel, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ will arrive summer 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — Up, up and away! A “Superman” sequel is in the works.…
Radiohead returns after 7 years, announce 20 new live dates
NEW YORK (AP) — Something is in the water in England. After a summer defined…
Idaho attorney general says officers who fatally shot intellectually disabled teen won’t be charged
Four Idaho police officers who fatally shot an autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was holding…
Wildfire devastates historic California gold mining town, homes burn in blaze caused by lightning
CHINESE CAMP, Calif. (AP) — One of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California…
Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and…
Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and…
Rubio says US and Mexico will strengthen security collaboration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States on Wednesday agreed during U.S. Secretary…
Photos in Gaza City, where the beach offers fleeting respite as war and famine grind on
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — On a darkened beach in Gaza City, the only…
Epstein survivors implore Congress to act as push for disclosure builds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse made their voices heard Wednesday on…
US appeals court reverses lower court, approves Illinois ban on carrying firearms on public transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal appeals court has approved Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms…
Republican North Carolina state Sen. Bobby Hanig announces bid to unseat Democrat Don Davis in 2026
POWELLS POINT, N.C. (AP) — A coastal North Carolina legislator announced his bid on Wednesday…