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A Michigan autoworker’s wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota – 151,000 miles later
PETERSBURG, Mich. (AP) — A retired Michigan autoworker looked at a Facebook message after midnight…
Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious…
In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks
They typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals. This week, though, federal agents…
Mali’s military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of…
Upgraded charges filed against Minnesota man accused of killing lawmaker, wounding another
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man accused of killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and…
Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed…
California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a…
Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The security firm of former U.S. Navy Seal Erik…
4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with…
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to…
Woman pleads guilty to assault for spitting on top DC prosecutor during interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman who spit on the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s…
U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report
OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in…
Supermarket gunman who targeted Black people wants charges dropped, says grand jury was too white
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Attorneys for the white supremacist gunman who killed 10 Black people…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World…
South Carolina trooper dies days after being hit by a truck on an interstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina trooper has died three days after he was…
DC’s homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump’s plan to clear encampments
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents were packing their belongings Thursday before expected…
What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts
Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence…
German soccer star Thomas Muller focused on winning titles with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — He’s won soccer’s biggest prizes, but Thomas Muller remains hungry. At 35 years…
Aid groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponization’ of aid in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s…
Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy…
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps
CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout…
Louis Rees-Zammit signs with Bristol Bears on return to rugby
BRISTOL, England (AP) — Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit signed with Bristol Bears on Thursday in…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…