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Mexico City marks 700 years since its founding by Indigenous people
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City is marking the 700th anniversary of its founding with…
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — A district court judge in New York issued a preliminary injunction Friday…
Man with mental health issues found naked in Minnesota Capitol, raising new security concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A naked man with apparent mental health issues was found in the…
Official fired during Trump’s first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of Peace
A senior State Department official who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump…
Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday, bringing an end to the Premier League…
Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge…
The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenneth Harris spent most of his days in Atlanta yearning for…
For young and Buddhist-curious, a moment of modern mindfulness
NEW YORK (RNS) — New York Zendo Shobo-ji was quiet on a Saturday morning in…
Company involved in Coldplay KissCam drama hires Gwyneth Paltrow as spokesperson
BOSTON (AP) — Astronomer — the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a…
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
After a spate of vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and…
At 102, D-Day veteran looks forward to a long-delayed bar mitzvah
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Harold Terens fought in World War II. He’s lived almost…
Berlin celebrates Pride parade with techno beats and rainbow flags
BERLIN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people danced to techno beats across Berlin on…
Emailed job application supposedly from Xavi was bogus, Indian soccer federation says
India’s soccer federation has dispelled speculation Xavi Hernández had applied to coach its national team,…
Heat advisories and warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures and humidity soars
It’s always hot in the summer in the U.S. Southeast, but even by the standards…
Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece’s capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital…
Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that’s a TV star and mascot for a German broadcaster
BERLIN (AP) — Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that’s a TV star and…
Montreal’s Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship
SINGAPORE — The first world championship medal of Simone Leathead’s career was not what she…
Cameroon’s election board bars main opposition candidate from presidential race
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon ’s electoral commission on Saturday rejected the candidacy of Maurice…
Euro 2025: Spain’s style vs. England’s will to win sets up fascinating final
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — A title game between defending champion England and World Cup winner…
As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star
“Who they came to see?” Beyoncé asks as she performs her 2023 single “My House”…
David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies
GENEVA (AP) — Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to…
The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late…
Elite triathletes hope Supertri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport
Two of Canada’s top triathletes hope that a new race in Toronto will inspire more…
Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese composer and son of iconic singer Fayrouz, dies at 69
BEIRUT (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died…