Olympics threaten to erase a symbol of Paris, say riverside booksellers
By Ardee NAPOLITANO and Clotaire Achi PARIS Booksellers along the river Seine say the Olympics threaten to erase
2023-07-30 00:52
Plaintiffs in high-profile redistricting case urge judges to toss out Alabama's controversial congressional map
Civil rights groups representing plaintiffs in a high-profile congressional redistricting case are urging a federal court in Alabama to reject a controversial new map crafted by the Republican-dominated legislature, saying it perpetuates a violation of the nation's landmark voting rights law.
2023-07-30 00:19
Historically Black fraternity drops Florida for convention because of DeSantis policies
The oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the U.S. says it is relocating a planned convention in two years from Florida because of what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration’s “harmful, racist and insensitive” policies towards African Americans
2023-07-30 00:17
The 'Few and the Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Marine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short
2023-07-30 00:16
African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity
The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country
2023-07-29 23:57
Ex-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins push for third-party presidential bid as Democrats try to stop it
Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels’ effort to lay the groundwork for a centrist third-party presidential ticket in 2024
2023-07-29 23:47
Weaker Doksuri drenches north China, Beijing evacuates thousands
By Liz Lee, Jenny Wang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -Rain soaked northern China on Saturday as Doksuri, one of
2023-07-29 23:29
A 6-year-old girl died after being struck by a boat propeller in Arizona
A 6-year-old girl who was accidentally struck by a boat propeller on Lake Pleasant in Arizona Friday morning, has died, according to officials.
2023-07-29 23:27
US Secretary of State tells Australia that WikiLeaks founder is accused of 'very serious' crime
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pushed back against Australian demands for an end to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prosecution, saying the Australian citizen was accused of “very serious criminal conduct” in publishing a trove of classified documents more than a decade ago
2023-07-29 22:50
Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in Germany, first big EU market
By Ludwig Burger and Maggie Fick FRANKFURT Novo Nordisk has launched blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in Germany, its
2023-07-29 22:48
Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch
Veteran law enforcer Pamela Smith is taking over as police chief in the nation's capital at a precarious time
2023-07-29 22:26
Socialists lose seat, after expat vote count, making it harder to form government
By Graham Keeley BARCELONA Spain's Socialists have emerged with one seat fewer after counts of votes from abroad
2023-07-29 22:17