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A deadly truck crash in Florida has fueled an immigration fight. Here’s what to know
A foreign truck driver’s deadly U-turn on a Florida highway has become a national political…
South African politician criticized by Trump is found guilty of hate speech
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A South African politician accused by the Trump administration…
Democrat Catelin Drey’s victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority
A Democrat has won a special election for an Iowa state Senate seat in a…
Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina’s top spot in jeopardy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Democratic National Committee is seriously considering scrambling the party’s 2028 presidential…
These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students…
Turkey’s Erdogan unveils ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey’s integrated air…
Besieged city in Sudan has become ‘an epicentre of child suffering,’ UNICEF warns
CAIRO (AP) — A city in Sudan’s western region is facing a “devastating tragedy” as…
UN official says ‘all hope is gone’ if Israeli offensive on famine-stricken Gaza City goes ahead
BRUSSELS (AP) — If Israel’s military goes ahead with a planned offensive in Gaza City,…
Kirkus Prize finalists include Angela Flournoy, Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar
NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Angela Flournoy,Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar and a memoir…
Photos of pets in dorms: Colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home
Sophie Nocera, a senior at Eckerd College, lives on the campus of the liberal arts…
Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump’s Washington public safety operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have failed to obtain a felony indictment against a man…
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
BUÑOL, Spain (AP) — Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy…
US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say
SEATTLE (AP) — Immigration advocates gather like clockwork outside Seattle’s King County International Airport to…
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Venezuelans’ daily struggles to access food
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are familiar with hardship — they have lived under a…
Photos show revelers taking part in Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Spain
BUNOL, Spain (AP) — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the eye-catching Tomatina festival…
PHOTO ESSAY: Millions of Venezuelans struggle with food insecurity
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Millions of Venezuelans are struggling to access food as the country…
Israeli attacks on Gaza are ‘beyond the principle of proportionality,’ Italy’s Meloni says
MILAN (AP) — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza as disproportionate…
For many families, every meal is a struggle in Venezuela’s economic crisis
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Alnilys Chirino’s tiny fridge and pantry are almost empty — a…
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine,…
Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides Wednesday in parts of Southeast…
Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump’s immigration plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats were plunged into political crisis, especially splintered on immigration and border…
Turkish police seize jewels and antiques worth $30M in raid at Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar
ISTANBUL (AP) — Police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30…
A royal pardon frees a Thai woman serving a 43-year prison term for defaming the monarchy
BANGKOK (AP) — A woman in Thailand sentenced to a prison term of more than…
Melbourne man charged over synagogue arson linked to Iran
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man charged with torching a Melbourne synagogue, in an antisemitic…