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The long and unexpected afterlife of the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest
NEW YORK (AP) — Aside from a shared mop of wavy, dark hair, Miles Mitchell…
South African government criticizes Trump’s refugee policy prioritizing white Afrikaner minority
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government on Friday criticized the U.S. refugee policy shift that…
Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished
BLACK RIVER, Jamaica (AP) — The road from Jamaica’s capital to the seaside town of…
Pakistan says it seeks no further escalation but urges Afghanistan to act against militants
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan does not seek further escalation of hostilities with Afghanistan but expects…
Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor’s foundations
No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end,…
Photos show Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean
People across the northern Caribbean tried to salvage waterlogged belongings, assess damage to their homes…
Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is exacting a heavy mental toll on the nation’s…
Lebanon’s president calls for mutual talks to end continued Israeli strikes
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said Friday that any negotiations with Israel to…
Plea deal ends prosecution of New Hampshire ports director and his state Supreme Court justice wife
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The longtime director of the New Hampshire Division of Ports and…
Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — If there’s agreement on anything in the two states with governor’s…
Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has deployed around 170,000 troops in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region…
Dutch press agency calls election for centrist D66 party
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The centrist D66 party will eke out a victory over…
‘It’s home’: Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa,…
Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area
A bird sighting on New York’s Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region…
French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapses
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre will install streetside anti-ramming and anti-intrusion devices in the next…
70 years after the first sabotage of a US airliner, the 44 killed are finally being honored
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — The windows shook as dynamite aboard an airplane exploded over Conrad…
Quakers at a glance: A look at the faith’s beliefs and the tradition of activism and silent worship
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Do Quakers quake? Do Quakers eat Quaker Oats? Are Quakers still around…
New inquest rules South African Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli was beaten to death in 1967
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A new inquest into the 1967 death of South…
Built in the shadows and launched at night, Ukraine’s long-range drones are rattling Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At a secret location in rural Ukraine, columns of attack drones…
Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from domestic violence treaty
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Latvian Parliament voted Thursday to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention,…
Takeaways from AP, Cox Media Group investigation into injuries and deaths of school crossing guards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Across the country, school crossing guards provide a vital service protecting children…
What to know about a disputed election in Tanzania, where single-party rule is being challenged
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Protests are spreading in Tanzania as electoral authorities count the votes…
A solid gold toilet is up for auction with a $10 million starting price
LONDON (AP) — For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its…
Floods kill 13 in Central Vietnam as rescue operations push forward
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Rescue operations intensified Friday across central Vietnam as floodwaters receded after…