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Attack on military base in Burkina Faso kills about 50 soldiers, residents say
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — An attack by an armed group on a military base in…
The Latest: Police to question man they say supplied parts of gun used in NYC shooting
Investigators plan to question a man who supplied parts for a gun used in the…
Italy’s prosecutors investigate an attack on a Jewish man and his young son as a possible hate crime
MILAN (AP) — Prosecutors in Italy are investigating an attack against a Jewish man and…
Trump administration wants Harvard to pay far more than Columbia as part of settlement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that…
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds
SINGAPORE (AP) — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events,…
Vancouver airport hijack suspect in brief B.C. court appearance, lawyer to seek bail
RICHMOND — The man accused of allegedly hijacking a plane that triggered a security incident…
Russia kills 27 civilians in Ukraine as the Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a…
Pakistani rescuers will try again to reach an injured German climber stranded on a mountain
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A German mountaineer and Olympic gold medalist who was injured while…
Judges weigh preclearance requirement for Alabama congressional plans
Federal judges on Tuesday sharply questioned lawyers on a request to make Alabama subject again…
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings starting…
Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course and promoting his family brand
BALMEDIE, Scotland (AP) — Golf and Scotland are close to U.S. President Donald Trump’s heart,…
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed…
Canadian winger Tajon Buchanan makes move to Spain’s Villarreal permanent
Canadian international winger Tajon Buchanan made his loan move to Villarreal CF permanent Tuesday, signing…
Trump gave the USOPC cover on its transgender athlete policy change. It could end up in court anyway
In its push to remove transgender athletes from Olympic sports, the Trump administration provided the…
Ivory Coast’s president will seek fourth term after changing constitution to remove term limits
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek…
Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency as threats hatched in prison persist
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Legislators in Trinidad and Tobago have extended a state of emergency…
Iraq’s prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay
BAGHDAD (AP) — The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines…
Russian journalist sentenced to 12 years over ties to opposition group
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian journalist was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison…
13 children died of malnutrition-related causes in a Darfur camp, a Sudan doctors’ group says
CAIRO (AP) — Thirteen children died of malnutrition-related causes last month in a camp for…
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds
SINGAPORE (AP) — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events,…
Max Homa and Sahith Theegala played in the Presidents Cup. Now both might miss PGA Tour postseason
The Wyndham Championship is the last chance for players to qualify for the PGA Tour’s…
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…
Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai is up for the award again with a long-awaited novel
LONDON (AP) — Indian author Kiran Desai, who won the Booker Prize and then didn’t…
Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things
When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking…