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Three cars of a passenger train derail in Pakistan, injuring 27 people
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Three cars of a passenger train derailed near Lahore in eastern…
A teacher is charged with killing a couple hiking with their kids in Arkansas. Here’s what to know
A 28-year-old schoolteacher who admitted killing a couple who were hiking with two of their…
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found…
Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for ‘Babylon Club’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise…
Alleged leader of Mexican kidnapping ring released after nearly 20 years in prison
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The alleged leader of an infamous Mexican kidnapping ring walked out…
Enhanced Games (no drug testing) signs its first female athlete, world-champion swimmer Megan Romano
The Olympic-style sports venture that will run an event next year with no drug testing…
AFC Toronto’s Esther Okoronkwo leads Nigeria women to Africa Cup of Nations title
TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage…
A settler accused of killing a Palestinian activist is to be freed. Israel still holds the body
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli settler accused of killing a prominent Palestinian activist…
Wrexham signs former England defender Conor Coady from Leicester
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham signed defender Conor Coady from Leicester as it reshapes its…
Turkish, Italian, Libyan leaders meet to address migration and Libya’s stability
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and…
Brazil’s Supreme Court stands firm on Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressure
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Friday that the…
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
A broad swath of U.S. Jews — including organizations that customarily avoid critiquing Israeli policies…
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it’s temporary
NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to…
A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to
France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced plans this week to recognize a Palestinian…
US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members
(RNS) — In 1775, a year before there was a United States and six weeks…
Puerto Rico nightclub shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 5 other people wounded
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early Friday…
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause
The best of the internet’s cat videos are coming to the big screen this weekend.…
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The collapse of an amusement park ride in western Saudi…
Beloved children’s author Allan Ahlberg dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — British writer Allan Ahlberg, author of more than 150 children’s books including…
Chelsea loans defender Mamadou Sarr back to sister club Strasbourg for upcoming season
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Premier League side Chelsea loaned teenage defender Mamadou Sarr back to…
Canada Super 60 league to make debut at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER — Cricket is coming to B.C. Place Stadium in the form of the Canada…
NFL kicks off preseason with moment of silence after shooting that killed 4 people in New York
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The NFL season kicked off at the annual Hall of Fame…
Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court ruled Friday that some decisions by international…
Appeals court in Bosnia confirms sentence for Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — An appeals court in Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed Friday an earlier court ruling…