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Trump’s new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts…
Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia’s public transit agency
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A last-ditch effort to prevent half of all public transit services…
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to Ultimate Fighting Championship events…
The Latest: Mayor Bowser holds press conference after Trump announces plan to make DC safer
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is holding a press conference following President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Maine can’t enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine can’t enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a…
Iran says talks with IAEA will be ‘technical’ and ‘complicated’ ahead of agency’s planned visit
TEHRAN (AP) — Talks between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency will be “technical”…
Salvadoran fugitive sentenced to life in woman’s killing on a Maryland hiking trail
BEL AIR, Md. (AP) — A fugitive from El Salvador has been sentenced to life…
4 children and 2 adults are killed when fire rips through a house in Maryland
WALDORF, Md. (AP) — A fire ripped through a house in Charles County, Maryland, on…
Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims
Ontario’s highest court has upheld a ruling that found Ukraine International Airlines legally responsible to…
Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as…
Pete Carroll, Aaron Rodgers head a list of familiar faces in new places this NFL season
Aaron Rodgers joined Pittsburgh. Davante Adams went to Hollywood. Cooper Kupp is in Seattle. Russell…
South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species
TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and…
Yacht-sized passenger boat runs aground in high surf off Hawaii beach
HONOLULU (AP) — A yacht-sized passenger boat ran aground in the high surf off a…
Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a…
Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Li Li Leung repeats the question out loud, leans back, and…
Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President…
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli…
Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs
Labeling statistics as “kind of an American thing,” Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his…
A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees…
On the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace feels far away
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — In a plastic-lined dugout where nearby blasts send dirt raining…
Vancouver featherweight Radley Da Silva looks to impress UFC boss in Vegas showcase
When Battlefield Fight League (BFL) featherweight champion Radley (Snake Eyes) Da Silva knocked American Drake…
Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the…