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FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev WASHINGTON (AP) —…
More American couples are turning to Italy’s ‘dolce vita’ in a quest for memorable weddings
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino toured a Tuscan vineyard and learned…
Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats argued Friday that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in…
Judge in Grenada sentences 3 escaped prisoners found guilty in killing of US yachting couple
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three escaped prisoners from the eastern Caribbean island of…
Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure…
Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza
TORONTO — Canadian aid agencies say malnutrition and starvation is rampant among children in Gaza,…
Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee’s first MLB game with record crowd
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three…
Officers scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar
Deputies spent Saturday traversing a rugged mountainous area of Montana with helicopters overhead as a…
College isn’t in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts
PERRY, N.Y. (AP) — As a student in western New York’s rural Wyoming County, Briar…
DeSantis set a Florida record for executions. It’s driving a national increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In the final moments of a life defined by violence, 60-year-old…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families DEIR AL-BALAH,…
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and…
Law school grad has medical emergency and collapses during bar exam in New York
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A law school graduate collapsed while taking the bar exam in…
Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like ‘Don’t Touch Me,’ dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like…
Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries
A Japanese woman living in China was attacked and injured by a man in a…
Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt
A shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead Friday, prompting a lockdown in…
Canadian charity close to getting aid trucks into Gaza for first time since March
OTTAWA — Two months after announcing it had truckloads of food waiting to enter Gaza,…
Britain hopes a crackdown on people-smugglers’ social media ads will help curb Channel crossings
LONDON (AP) — Britain says people who advertise fake passports or people-smuggling services on social…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump…
Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached…
Rival anti-migrant and anti-racism protests face off outside a hotel housing migrants in London
LONDON (AP) — Anti-immigrant and anti-racism demonstrators faced off in London on Saturday in the…
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict
BANGKOK (AP) — Protesters rallied Saturday in the Thai capital to demand the resignation of…