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Federal court denies Boston bomber’s request for new judge to oversee death sentence appeal
BOSTON (AP) — A federal court on Thursday denied a request by attorneys for Boston…
Tropical Storm Gil strengthens in the eastern Pacific but isn’t expected to threaten land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Gil was strengthening in the eastern Pacific Ocean on…
Conor McGregor loses appeal against civil jury’s finding he sexually assaulted a woman
LONDON (AP) — Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor on Thursday lost his legal appeal…
What in-flight turbulence is and when it becomes dangerous for passengers and crews
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam that was hit by…
Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn’t she paid like it?
Chances are, you’ve heard Julia Whelan’s voice. She’s the award-winning narrator behind more than 600…
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation…
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan ‘s death last week was caused by a heart attack, according…
Atkinson impresses for England but Nair’s 52 not out helps India to 204-6
LONDON (AP) — Frustrated by a defiant India last time out, England’s attack had more…
Federal judges detail rise in threats, ‘pizza doxings,’ as Trump ramps up criticism
In 2020, a disgruntled litigant posing as a deliveryman opened fire at the New Jersey…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to throw out guilty verdicts or grant him a new trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a judge to throw out his guilty verdicts on prostitution-related…
Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the former NSYNC…
Myanmar ends state of emergency and its military leader switches roles to prepare for the vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government announced on Thursday that it was ending the state…
Southern Baptist policy head resigns after 4 years of navigating internal conflicts
The head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s policy arm has resigned after nearly four years…
The Latest: Trump envoy arrives in Israel for talks with Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss…
Coast Guard says rotten wood and poor inspections led to deadly schooner mast collapse
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Rotten wood and poor inspections appear to have played roles in…
Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 100th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make…
Former Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore now making his mark in the boardroom
TORONTO — At 35, Jozy Altidore looks like he could still be a handful on…
Gunman shot by officers after killing 3 people outside a Reno casino has died, police say
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The suspected gunman who killed three people outside the largest casino…
Only banjos in the building: Steve Martin will co-host the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Get those banjos ready, because this isn’t a joke: Actor and…
Russia hosts Syria’s new foreign minister for the first time since Assad’s ouster
MOSCOW (AP) — Syria’s top diplomat met with Russian officials Thursday on the first visit…
A 4th man accused in a fatal dogpile outside a Milwaukee hotel pleads guilty to felony murder
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The last of four Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a…
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash…
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group,…
People had hours before the tsunami hit Hawaii. How they spent it worsened evacuation gridlock
HONOLULU (AP) — David Sun-Miyashiro was at home on the 31st floor of a Honolulu…