Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A top Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week amid mounting pressure to bring an end to the 10-month-old war with Israel. Osama Hamdan
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — A court in the Russian capital has handed a 15-day sentence to a U.S. citizen on charges of disorderly conduct. Moscow’s District Court ordered the American who was identified as Joseph Tater to spend 15 days under administrative arrest for “petty hooliganism.” Russia’s top criminal investigation agency said earlier Wednesday that it
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff says they’ve got “no concrete leads” on the whereabouts of a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van on Tuesday. Ramone Alston fled into nearby woods with handcuffs on after arriving for a medical appointment at a UNC hospital
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist’s menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural surprised staff who arrived early to feed
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing, but grocery prices are still high. Unlike some other items, you can’t just stop buying groceries when they get pricy. There’s nothing you can do about
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his second-in-command to address the influx. The decision has exposed Vice President Kamala Harris to one of her biggest political liabilities. Harris’ assignment was to tackle the “root causes” of migration from three Central American
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from near the tip of
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer People who have ADHD are starting to turn to AI to help them break down once-insurmountable tasks like emails, business plans and proofreading. Experts say the apps can help those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder get through must-dos more quickly. But they also caution that it shouldn’t replace traditional treatment for ADHD
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer has made his initial court appearance after being charged in the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young. The pregnant Black mother was killed after being accused of shoplifting last August. A magistrate set the officer’s bond Wednesday at $250,000. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb is
Continue ReadingMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout in Wisconsin’s recent election is the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary. Based on unofficial results, over 26% of the state’s voting-age population cast ballots on Tuesday. The election was marked by voters rejecting two constitutional amendments that sought to limit the governor’s power to spend
Continue ReadingAP Medical Writer A choir for stroke survivors is helping one musician find his singing voice again. Music lights up multiple regions of the brain, strengthening neural connections between areas that govern language, memories, emotions and movement. Stroke survivor Ron Spitzer says the choir has been crucial to his recovery. It meets weekly at Mount
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish prosecutors say they have formally indicted a Russian-Spanish man of espionage. The announcement on Wednesday came days after Poland freed him from prison so he could be included in a prisoner swap between Russia and the West. Prosecutors say an unspecified number of other people also are under
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — A German federal court has suspended a ban the government imposed last month on a far-right magazine. The court said Wednesday that Compact magazine can continue to publish while judges mull its appeal in depth. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser banned Compact and its publisher on July 16. She described Compact as “a
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Kate McKinnon, Malcolm Gladwell and Eva Mendes will be among the featured speakers this fall at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, a leading venue for arts events. McKinnon will be promoting her expansively titled children’s story, “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” and Gladwell
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine has stolen the initiative from Russia with its cross-border offensive into the Kursk region. But its Western backers have so far refrained from cheering or criticizing the move. Mostly, they’ve been curiously silent. The attack surprised Russia, but also some of Ukraine’s supporters at NATO and the European Union.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden says it’s critical to take advantage of “this window for diplomatic action” to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and ongoing hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border, fearing that escalations could spiral “out of control.” Amos Hochstein is tasked with shuttle diplomacy between
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has lost his latest bid for a new judge in his New York hush money criminal case as it heads toward a key ruling and potential sentencing next month. In a decision posted Wednesday, Judge Juan M. Merchan declined to step aside and said Trump’s demand was
Continue ReadingBy Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh’s jury tampering appeal. The order, issued Tuesday, means the case will go straight to the high court, skipping the lengthy Court of Appeals process. The state Supreme Court could overturn a judge’s decision from earlier this
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Vince Vaughn returns to television with his new series “Bad Monkey” for Apple TV+, debuting Wednesday. The story is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen and the show was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who also is responsible for critically acclaimed shows like “Ted Lasso,” “Cougar Town” and “Scrubs.” Vaughn says he’s known
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAPLES, New York (AP) — An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales this month and give hundreds of varieties away. The owners of Fruition Seeds in upstate New York say seeds are a gift from nature and they don’t want to commodify them.
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