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The man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent says it was a protest. Prosecutors say it’s a crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurling a sandwich at a federal agent was an act of protest…
Leader of conservative Anglican denomination takes leave while facing misconduct claims
The top leader of the Anglican Church in North America — a conservative denomination that…
UPS cargo plane crashes on takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, airport, igniting huge fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A large UPS cargo plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky,…
Parts of Cameroon deserted as opposition calls for a lockdown to protest election results
DOUALA, Cameroon (AP) — Some cities in Cameroon were deserted Tuesday after the main opposition…
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure nears longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as…
2 men are charged with setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School building
BOSTON (AP) — Two men who were in the Boston area for college Halloween parties…
Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge heard testimony Tuesday about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds…
Hunger monitor says parts of South Sudan face famine threat after months without aid
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — No food aid has reached a conflict-hit area of South…
Sheinbaum unveils security plan for Michoacan following protests over mayor’s assassination
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday announced a new security strategy…
Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday put forward…
Brazil’s Lula says he will personally call Trump if tariff talks stall
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he…
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government said Tuesday that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful…
US proposes that the UN authorize a Gaza stabilization force for 2 years
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has circulated draft text for a U.N. Security…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful…
FACT FOCUS: New York City ballots do not show proof of election fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — For many years, New York voters have found candidates listed twice,…
Conservative activist Laura Loomer, a Trump ally, says she has a new Pentagon press pass
NEW YORK (AP) — With the Pentagon’s press room largely cleared of mainstream reporters, conservative…
The Latest: Mamdani and Cuomo face off in generational battle for NYC mayor
The New York City mayor’s race pitting Zohran Mamdani against Andrew Cuomo will determine whether…
Trump has been silent about Dick Cheney’s death. But on the campaign trail, he railed against him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney may have been a legendary figure within…
2 French nationals freed from Iranian prison after more than 3 years in detention
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that two French nationals were released…
Moroccan court sentences man accused of trafficking people to scam compound in Asia
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court on Tuesday sentenced a man to five years…
Court lets stand ruling that says UC’s ban on hiring students without legal status is discriminatory
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court has let stand a lower-court ruling that…
The Latest: White House walks back Trump’s threat to SNAP
President Donald Trump caused some confusion earlier Tuesday when he appeared to threaten SNAP benefits…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful…