Prosecutors try to refute contention that Enquirer deal wasn’t unique to Trump
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Bell’s palsy
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition that can strike out of the blue and cause muscles on… Read More »Bell’s palsy
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, she recalls the joy she and… Read More »South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
LONDON (AP) — TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance… Read More »These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut… Read More »Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother’s womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has… Read More »Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother’s womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
A mom called 911 to get her son mental health help. He died after police responded with force
Taylor Ware’s mom just wanted to get her son the help he needed. But her home was 400 miles away and Ware was deep into… Read More »A mom called 911 to get her son mental health help. He died after police responded with force
How a 911 call for trespassing escalated to an injection of a powerful sedative and one man’s death
Demetrio Jackson was desperate for medical help when the paramedics arrived. The 43-year-old was surrounded by police who arrested him after responding to a trespassing… Read More »How a 911 call for trespassing escalated to an injection of a powerful sedative and one man’s death
Joel Embiid injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing… Read More »Joel Embiid injury
Trump hush money trial
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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and… Read More »17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan prosecutors raided the offices of the charity Save the Children on Thursday, citing a complaint alleging the violation of migrant… Read More »Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. DETROIT (AP) — Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed “Woooo! Yeah!” Long-suffering… Read More »Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
NEW YORK (AP) — Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable. Just ask a hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street… Read More »Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials… Read More »US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
India begins second phase of national elections with Modi’s BJP as front-runner
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to… Read More »India begins second phase of national elections with Modi’s BJP as front-runner
‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning
NEW YORK (AP) — #MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there’s a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the… Read More »‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning
US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
BEIJING (AP) — The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State… Read More »US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has… Read More »Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Trump’s lawyers will grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money trial testimony wraps
NEW YORK (AP) — After prosecutors’ lead witness painted a tawdry portrait of “catch and kill” tabloid schemes, defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money… Read More »Trump’s lawyers will grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money trial testimony wraps
Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least five people. More than half of… Read More »Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Antiwar protesters’ calls for divestment at universities put spotlight on how endowments are managed
“Divest from death” read the bubble letters written in chalk on the sidewalk on Tuesday outside of The New School in New York City. The… Read More »Antiwar protesters’ calls for divestment at universities put spotlight on how endowments are managed
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
The students at an encampment at Columbia University who inspired a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in for their 10th day Friday,… Read More »As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday took up Donald Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election… Read More »The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister… Read More »Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental… Read More »Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a… Read More »Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced
These people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today
ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, criminal charges are piling up for the people who tried to help… Read More »These people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today
Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again
Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken once again. Last week, the chain asked its U.S. and Canadian employees to temporarily select another protein for… Read More »Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again