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One person dead, dozens rescued by Greek coast guard in 2 migrant boat incidents
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one person has died and 15 others were rescued after their dinghy overturned in rough weather off the eastern island of Kos, while dozens of other migrants were rescued in another incident in southern Greece. The coast guard said Friday the dinghy had been carrying 16 people when
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it has struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. A series of explosions Friday evening that killed at least two people and wounded dozens were the most powerful yet seen in the Lebanese capital the past year, leveling multiple buildings. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader was
Continue ReadingTrump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 60% tariff on goods from China and a 20% tariff on everything else the United States imports. This week, he raised the ante still higher. To punish the machinery manufacturer John Deere for its plans to move some production to Mexico, Trump
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — As the war in Ukraine enters a critical period, the European Union has decided that it must take responsibility for what it sees as an existential threat to security in its own neighborhood and is preparing to tackle some of the financial burden, perhaps even without the United States. EU
Continue ReadingNew Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China’s newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction. The official said Thursday that the submarine sank likely between May and June, when satellite images showed cranes that would be necessary to lift it off the bottom of the river. China
Continue ReadingKamali’s sophomore show for Chloé in Paris dazzled with lightness
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Chemena Kamali’s sophomore collection for Chloé was a luminous exploration of femininity, blending the house’s heritage with a fresh, sensual energy for spring. At Thursday’s Paris Fashion show, Casey Cadwallader delivered a striking show for Mugler, equal parts theatrical and innovative. The hair, sculpted into harsh fringes like a
Continue ReadingTimeline of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption charge allegations
By Ashley R. Williams and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon for the first time since he was indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Adams, who has served as the
Continue ReadingHurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Associated Press PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 44 people, snapping towering oaks like twigs and tearing apart homes as rescue crews launched desperate missions to save people from floodwaters. Among those killed were three firefighters, a woman
Continue ReadingStock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance Friday, as hope built on Wall Street that the U.S. economy can manage the rare feat of suppressing high inflation without causing a recession. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% from its all-time high set the day
Continue ReadingInside one of the biggest security operations in America: Protecting thousands of world leaders
By Richard Roth, CNN United Nations headquarters (CNN) — It’s one of the biggest security operations in America: Protecting thousands of world leaders and their entourages at the annual high level United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. As diplomats gathered for speeches and sideline gossip this week, CNN and a select group of
Continue ReadingFamily and rights groups urge Egypt to free imprisoned activist as his 5-year sentence ends
LONDON (AP) — Rights groups and the family of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah have urged authorities to release him when his five-year prison sentence ends next week. Abdel-Fattah, an outspoken dissident, rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings that swept the Middle East and in Egypt toppled long-time President Hosni Mubarak. The 42-year old
Continue ReadingDozens of children drown while bathing during 3-day Hindu festival in eastern India
Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) — Dozens of children have drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds as part of a three-day Hindu festival in eastern India. Heavy monsoon rains recently had raised the levels of waterways across Bihar state. Authorities say at least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned in separate incidents across the
Continue ReadingLebanon fears Gaza-like carnage as Israel ramps up airstrikes across the country
Associated Press When she first heard about the evacuation warnings Israel was sending to residents of Lebanon, Aline Naser’s thoughts immediately turned to Gaza. For the past year, the 26-year-old Beirut resident has been following with horror the reports about besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ordered to move from one place to the other,
Continue ReadingMexico’s populist president held court each morning for 6 years. Now he’s retiring from public life
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily morning media briefings have provided him with direct line to his political base throughout his nearly six years in office. Without pausing even to sip water, he stands at the podium for sometimes more than three hours. Often he goes off on
Continue ReadingWoman accused of running a high-end brothel network to plead guilty
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients is planning to change her plea to guilty in federal court Friday. Han Lee had initially entered a not guilty plea. She has remained in custody. Authorities say the commercial sex ring in Massachusetts and
Continue ReadingTrump and Zelenskyy meet in New York as election holds high stakes for US support for Ukraine
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday with public tensions rising between the two over Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion and in the midst of the U.S. presidential election. “We both want to see this end, and we both want to see a fair deal
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters through door-knocking and Spanish-language ads. They say the fast-growing group could determine the outcome of abortion ballot measures across the U.S., particularly in states such as Arizona and Florida with large Latino populations. Organizers say Latinos’ views are are often misunderstood and oversimplified by
Continue ReadingHow to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
Associated Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Walz, who is Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, and Vance, who is on the Republican ticket with former President Donald Trump, will make the case for their respective candidates
Continue ReadingNew York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal bribery charges, firmly rejecting allegations that he accepted overseas travel, campaign cash and other perks from foreign interests seeking to harness his influence. Adams’ lawyer told a judge that they would move next week to dismiss the
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