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Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer resigns, goes missing, is found and thrown into jail
JERUSALEM (AP) — Until last week, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli army’s top…
Huntington Beach voter ID measure violates California law, appeals court says
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California appeals court ruled Monday that a Huntington Beach…
Mass murderer George Banks, spared from death penalty, dies in prison 43 years after rampage
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — George Banks, one of the most notorious mass murderers in the…
What to know about Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s intervention in LSU football
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gov. Jeff Landry is being applauded by some for taking a…
Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area
DETROIT (AP) — Two 20-year-old men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun…
Courts order ICE not to deport man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two separate courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport a Pennsylvania…
Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare…
Christmas harvest begins in Germany, where some say decorating trees began
SUNDERN, Germany (AP) — Germany ‘s growers have started to cut their Christmas trees in…
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund…
Trump administration considers revoking ban on oil and gas development near Chaco historical park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration says it will be initiating formal meetings with…
Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane Melissa
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica’s peak tourism season is one month away, and officials…
Guinea’s junta leader decides to run for president 4 years after leading a coup
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea’s junta leader submitted his bid Monday to be a candidate…
After mistaken deportation, Abrego Garcia fights smuggling charges. Here’s what to know
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President…
Trial starts for assault case against DC man who tossed sandwich at federal agent on viral video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Throwing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into…
Faith leaders condemn a Pennsylvania Halloween parade float with an Auschwitz sign
Jewish and Catholic faith leaders condemned a Halloween parade float that carried a replica of…
Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge on Monday rejected the plea agreement of a funeral…
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor’s race
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Democratic Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed papers to run…
Endangered loggerhead sea turtle released to Atlantic Ocean from Florida beach
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An endangered loggerhead sea turtle was released Monday morning into…
Partygoer’s 911 call describes ‘blood everywhere’ at Ohio mansion party where 9 were injured
BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Emergency calls made after gunfire broke out at a crowded…
UK police charge man with attempted murder over train stabbing that wounded 11 people
LONDON (AP) — U.K. police on Monday charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder over…
Sheinbaum rules out changes in security strategy after the assassination of mayor in western Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday ruled out changes to security…
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth seeks Trump’s endorsement in bid to unseat Gov. Tim Walz
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The top Republican in Minnesota state government, House Speaker Lisa…
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to help…
Mississippi mother kills escaped monkey fearing for her children’s safety
One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi…