By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he is heading to the region around Afghanistan in a push to rescue stranded British citizens and Afghan allies. Raab didn’t provide any details, citing security reasons, but he is expected to visit Pakistan for talks on establishing routes out of
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — U.S. star Christian Pulisic and goalkeeper Zack Steffen will miss the Americans’ opening World Cup qualifier at El Salvador on Thursday night. Pulisic, the top American player, is regaining fitness after after testing positive for COVID-19. He has said he is fully vaccinated.
Continue Reading By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers opens its season playing host to Temple on Thursday night in a game that will have no restrictions on fans. The game is a sellout at 52,454, the first home sellout since 2016 against Michigan. Schiano says having the fans back will be fun,
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By Mae Anderson AP Business Writer New York (AP) — Small businesses are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, facing days or weeks without power and Internet, storm damage and difficulty communicating with clients or customers. Experts say there are several ways to begin to recover from a natural disaster, including low-interest natural disaster
Continue ReadingBy David Baker Click here for updates on this story BLACK CANYON CITY, Arizona (KPHO) — A regular rescue for a couple of hikers in Yavapai County took a turn when the helicopter lost power but the pair still got to safety thanks to the pilot. On Friday evening, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office received
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By Nicole Chavez, CNN A new Texas law aimed at restricting discussions of race and history in schools has some educators second guessing themselves and forgoing civics-related activities to avoid running afoul of it. HB3979, one of the legislative efforts to ban critical race theory in American classrooms, went into effect Wednesday as schools in
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The college football season begins — mostly back to normal — with a huge Labor Day weekend of games. On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Kirk Herbstreit from ESPN joins the AP’s Ralph Russo to talk about his new book “Out of the Pocket.”
Continue Reading By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus says the country will soon receive a large batch of Russian weapons, including dozens of combat jets, helicopters and top-of-the-line air defense missile systems. President Alexander Lukashenko announced the expected acquisition as Russia and Belarus prepare to conduct joint war games
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal bank regulators have issued a cease-and-desist order to an Iowa bank accused of risky practices that threaten the stability of the 113-year-old, family-owned bank. The Des Moines Register reports that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has ordered Luana Savings Bank to restructure its management, scale back its loans and
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have made clear that five straight winning seasons, three playoff berths and one AFC South title simply aren’t enough. Not this season. Reaching the Super Bowl for the first time in 22 seasons is squarely in the Titans’ sights. Coach
Continue Reading By MICHAEL PHILLIS, SUMAN NAISHADHAM and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press Before reaching the seawalls, levees and other flood controls that shield New Orleans, Hurricane Ida’s storm surge also encountered natural barriers that can help blunt the impact of storms. Natural defenses like wetlands have their limits — especially with major events like Ida. But experts
Continue Reading BEIT UR AL-TAHTA, West Bank (AP) — Hundreds of people are mourning a man Palestinian health officials said was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Thirty-nine-year-old Raed Jadallah was found by his son and a friend shot to death near Ramallah after he did not come home from his work in Israel.
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By Marshall Cohen, Hannah Rabinowitz and Olanma Mang, CNN The Justice Department on Wednesday secured its 50th guilty plea in the January 6 insurrection, a key milestone as it nears its 600th arrest in the massive investigation. In the eight months since the attack on the US Capitol, the investigation has ballooned into a nationwide
Continue Reading By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Archaeologists have uncovered stone tools and hippopotamus bones near ancient lake beds on the Arabian Peninsula. This evidence suggests that during intermittent periods of rainy climate, the now-arid region was comparatively lush and green — and early human groups and animals migrated out of Africa into
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Elaine Welteroth announced that she is leaving “The Talk” after just one season on the show. “It is an absolute honor for anyone, but especially a young Black woman, to occupy space on-air where our perspectives are largely underrepresented,” Welteroth said in a statement shared on Instagram. “It was gratifying to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals have added a handful of veterans in an effort to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015. The Cardinals picked up defensive end J.J. Watt, receiver A.J. Green and center Rodney Hudson in hopes to push ahead in the NFC West, which has been one of
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder. “The Lockdown Sessions,” a collection of 16 songs featuring John with artists from Dua Lipa to the late Glen Campbell, will
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By Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday issued a veiled threat to companies that cooperate with the House select committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol, warning that “a Republican majority will not forget.” “If these companies comply with the Democrat order to turn
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s new right-wing health minister has apologized for past remarks and avowed his “absolute respect” for Holocaust victims and his opposition to antisemitism. Athanassios Plevris issued a statement on social media hours after the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece expressed concern over his Cabinet appointment. The Jewish organization asked
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