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Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister officially reopened the country’s embassy in London on Thursday…
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European Union officials warned Ukraine on Thursday that it must keep…
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working…
Judge denies New Jersey Rep. McIver’s request to dismiss Trump administration charges
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A judge declined Thursday to throw out the criminal case against…
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he rigged pitches
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to…
British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer…
AP Interview: Security guard who foiled Stade de France bomber recounts traumatic night
PARIS (AP) — Salim Toorabally’s mental scars from the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago…
Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match
PARIS (AP) — Soccer players from France and Ukraine joined supporters in a minute’s silence…
Appeal successful: India’s Sumit Nagal gets Chinese visa for Grand Slam tennis qualifier
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top-ranked male tennis player has received a Chinese visa for…
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters…
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a…
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations, following…
Melania Trump launches new ‘Fostering the Future’ effort to support foster youth with jobs, school
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving…
Relic from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is returned, plus $600,000 from Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — The state of Michigan is giving up ownership of a rare relic…
What to know about how Florida will teach McCarthyism and the Cold War
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Students in Florida’s public schools will soon be learning an interpretation…
‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal
LONDON (AP) — As the man formerly known as Prince Andrew was drawn into the…
Alabama Public Television considers cutting ties with PBS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Each day, PBS programming fills the airwaves of Alabama Public Television…
Afghanistan’s fragile communities buckle under pressure as millions return home, UNDP says
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The return of millions of Afghan nationals to their home country…
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John…
A truck hits pedestrians at a market in South Korea, killing 2 and injuring 18
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A truck plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in…
Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents released after community support
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago day care center employee who was detained by immigration agents…
Vatican rehires couple fired from its bank for violating workplace marriage rule
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A married couple who had been fired from the Vatican bank…
Nevada lawmakers consider reviving court that barred offenders from the Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada judges instituted a unique court two years ago to penalize…
What’s next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is speeding toward a vote next week on releasing files…