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Zurich councilor indicted for shooting at Madonna and child poster
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss prosecutors have filed an indictment against a Zurich city councilor who…
What to know about the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a Dhaka school
At least 19 people have been killed after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into…
As Trump’s raids ramp up, a Texas region’s residents stay inside – even when they need medical care
WESLACO, Texas (AP) — These days, Juanita says a prayer every time she steps off…
Prosecutors seek to try 17-year-old as an adult in Maine paddleboarder’s death
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Prosecutors in Maine said Monday they will seek to try a…
Second suspect arrested in the shooting of an off-duty US customs officer in a Manhattan park
NEW YORK (AP) — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting…
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League…
Alabama man’s death is ruled a homicide after police kneeled on his neck
The death of an unarmed 52-year-old man who died after an Alabama police officer kneeled…
Buenos Aires to host MotoGP races again after nearly 30 years and hopes to bring F1 back as well
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After nearly three decades, MotoGP will return to Argentina’s capital…
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing…
Flash floods kill 3 tourists and leave 15 missing in northern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept away several vehicles…
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill a child and wound 24 before planned direct peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces struck three Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, killing a…
27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday 27 inmates were still at large after an…
The Latest: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House,…
Protest against Gaza war prevents Israeli visitors from touring Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists left the Greek island of…
Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here’s why they haven’t declared one
For months, U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned that Palestinians in the Gaza…
Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Anthony Durkin, a nationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five…
Police deny wrongdoing in death of Alabama man, dispute family’s account
Police officers in Alabama who were involved in the arrest of a man who died…
A Syrian American man is among members of the Druze community killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian-American man of the Druze religious minority was killed in southern…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ July 18 The Washington…
The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey…
Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Robert A. Daugherty, whose four-decade career with The Associated Press captured…
AFP journalists sound alarm about dire conditions faced by hungry colleagues in Gaza
A group of journalists at the Agence France-Presse news agency is sounding the alarm about…
Oregon authorities identify 2 killed in waterfall accident, still searching for 1 missing
BEND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities on Tuesday identified two people who died in a…
Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island
LONDON (AP) — When a schoolboy going for a run found the ribs of a…