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Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101
WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills…
For some Zimbabwe children with heart disease, a rare lifeline restores hope
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Tubes snaked across 3-year-old Gracious Chikova’s bandaged chest in the intensive…
Brooklyn’s Black church choirs persist amid attendance decline, gentrification
NEW YORK (RNS) — On Sunday mornings in Brooklyn, nicknamed the borough of churches, the…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday…
California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared…
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says
The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los…
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a…
Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy’s strange eating habits to…
Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95
HOUSTON (AP) — Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of…
Attorney says heart device did not shock Tennessee man in execution who said he was ‘hurting so bad’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who said he was “hurting so bad” during…
Justice Department escalates scrutiny of Trump foes with probes of Letitia James and Adam Schiff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is escalating efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of President…
Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City stirs fears for civilians and hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Friday it will intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by…
Canada’s 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes
TORONTO — Canada’s 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record. The latest figures…
Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year…
The Latest: Israel plans to take control of Gaza City, drawing international condemnation
Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City, drawing rejection from…
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed…
The Latest: Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit
President Donald Trump will convene a peace summit at the White House on Friday with…
Judge weighs Trump administration’s request to end protections for immigrant children
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Friday was considering a Trump administration request to…
Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson sidelined as he goes through concussion protocol
TORONTO — Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson when it visits the league-leading…
Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years
A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a…
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security
The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week…
‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again – to meet the parents
In Starz’s “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe’s Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think…
Chad seeks a 25-year prison term for opposition leader accused of inciting violence
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad ‘s prosecutor general Friday requested a 25-year prison sentence for…