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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of living. Government officials say two unidentified suspects have been arrested. Gunfire erupted late Monday and early Tuesday as cars burned and police

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the Florida Python Challenge removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Ronald Kiger was announced as the winner on Tuesday and will take home the $10,000 grand prize. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awards about $25,000 in prizes for hunters who humanely

Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — After a meltdown summer, Phoenix finally has a cooldown. The National Weather Service forecast the city to reach only 94 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday. That would end a streak of 113 consecutive days of at least 100 degrees. The last time Phoenix’s high was below 100 was on May 26.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill has been promoted to Major League Baseball’s senior vice president of on-field operations and workforce development and April Brown to senior vice president of social responsibility and diversity. The promotions fill areas of supervision that had been under Billy Bean, senior vice president for

Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling Liberals lost in another by-election, raising more questions about his ability to lead the party into the next federal election. “Obviously it would have been nicer to be able to win . .

Associated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Tensions flared last fall in western Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley with news that several dozen refugees would be resettled in and around the city of Eau Claire, one of several midsize cities across the U.S. that has grappled with refugee resettlement. The city served as a backdrop to a

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding area. Authorities say the blaze near the seaside town of Agii Theodori, some 70 kilometers from Athens, has been contained. Video shown

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one migrant has died after smugglers piloting a speedboat from Turkey to an Aegean Sea island forced their passengers into the sea to avoid detection by marine patrols. The remaining 30 migrants on the vessel were unhurt. A coast guard statement says the incident occurred Tuesday off the

Associated Press Authorities shifted their strategy Tuesday while trying to track down an interstate highway shooter in Kentucky, pulling searchers from the woods to bolster patrols in communities near where the gunman opened fire, hitting a dozen vehicles and wounding five people. After searching 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) over 11 days, authorities acknowledged they’re no

Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Three Americans sentenced to death in Congo for a coup attempt have filed an appeal. That’s according to their lawyer on Tuesday who spoke to The Associated Press. A military court in Congo had handed down death sentences last Friday to 37 people. This included the three Americans. They

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A new Microsoft threat intelligence report details how multiple Russia-linked actors have shifted their efforts to covertly influence the U.S. election from focusing on President Joe Biden and global events to directly targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. The report released Tuesday shows how even through dramatic changes in the

Associated Press The president of New Jersey’s flagship university says he will step down next year. Jonathan Holloway became the first Black president of Rutgers University when he took office in the summer of 2020. He said Tuesday that he will leave office when the academic year ends June 30. Holloway plans to take a

Associated Press Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport. Authorities say Robert Cole Parmalee posted statements on TikTok saying he loved Bueckers and wanted to marry her. Police also say some of Parmalee’s

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent. Studios have increasingly used AI to create digital clones of performers. A new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom will allow actors

AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines buy Hawaiian Airlines. The Transportation Department said Tuesday that as a condition, the airlines are promising to maintain some current service, including routes between Hawaii and the mainland U.S. where they don’t have much competition. Alaska and Hawaiian also agreed to some consumer protections, including

Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer has testified that he punched a “helpless” Tyre Nichols at least five times while two colleagues held his arms and urged him on during the January 2023 beating that led to his death. Emmitt Martin III testified Tuesday that he also lied to his

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A secretive group that recruited retired and disabled supporters of Donald Trump to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law in a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. The group, the Patriots Run