Associated Press JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — Gunmen have stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesia’s restive Papua region. Police say the gunmen released the Indigenous health workers and children on board. A West Papua Liberation Army spokesperson tells The Associated Press that he has not received any
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — The director of a park showcasing Russia’s military might was arrested on fraud charges, along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership. Investigative officials say Vyacheslav Akhmedov, head of the Patriot Park — sometimes referred to
Continue ReadingTODAY: Monday is mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the 90s feeling like 100. TONIGHT: Temperatures are warm again overnight, with mostly clear skies and a continued south wind keeping us in the 70s. EXTENDED: Tuesday is warm again, with highs in the low 90s before a cold front eclipses the region. This will
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In recent years the movie industry has gone through the streaming revolution, the pandemic, labor strikes and “Barbenheimer.” But after countless upheavals in Hollywood, you’re still more than twice as likely to see male speaking characters in theatrical releases than you are female ones. Just 32% of speaking
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — White House senior adviser Gene Sperling is leaving his administration position to work with Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign as the Democrats step up efforts to challenge Donald Trump on policy issues in November’s election. The shift was revealed by White House officials who spoke on condition of anonymity
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The dates are set. The venues are chosen. The only thing missing from this week’s campaign blitz with Vice President Kamala Harris and her 2024 running mate is the name of the running mate. After a weekend spent interviewing finalists, Harris must decide on her wingman before the two set
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, has died at age 97. That’s according to a Chinese university and a research center. He died Sunday at his home in San Francisco. His work advanced the understanding of particle physics. A
Continue ReadingWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A rebuilt bronze statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson is back in Wichita, Kansas. The original sculpture depicting Robinson resting a bat on his shoulder was cut off at its ankles by thieves in January, leaving only Robinson’s cleats behind at McAdams Park. The identical statue has been returned to the
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — A German federal court says it has rejected a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail in his homeland. Anwar Raslan was convicted of crimes against humanity by a court in the western German city of Koblenz in January 2022. He
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Japan’s defense minister has held talks with senior officials in Cambodia, a top ally of China, as he begins a Southeast Asian trip that will also take him to Vietnam, whose relations with Beijing are complicated by maritime disputes. Japan has historically maintained warm relations with Cambodia, but
Continue ReadingFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature that raised concerns about encouraging excessive screen time and its effects on children. TikTok’s committed to withdraw the feature from the European Union without conceding it violated the 27-country European Union’s Digital Services
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangaladesh (AP) — Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, resigned and fled the country on Monday, bringing a tumultuous end to her 15-year rule as an extraordinary wave of protest succeeded in toppling her government. Her ouster came after weeks of relentless protests and clashes with security forces that
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg become has become a star of the Paris Olympics, ascending to new heights with several memorable moments. The hip-hop star spoke to The Associated Press after tappng an NBC segment with Martha Stewart and Mike Tirico about his rising appeal during the Games. Snoop has carried the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities have killed a 16-foot crocodile thought responsible for Australia’s second fatal croc attack in a month. Conservation officer Daniel Guymer said the reptile was found on Monday in a creek about 2.5 miles from a steep bank from where the 40-year-old fell in the Annan River south of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the regional militias that the Islamic Republic has armed for decades could play a role in any attack. Here’s a look at Iran’s history of arming militias, its allies in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard Henning, to replace him as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the United States. The announcement from the Vatican on Monday didn’t
Continue ReadingAP National Writer PARIS (AP) — American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she hoped. Biles earned silver in the floor exercise finals on Monday after a routine that included a couple of costly steps out of bounds. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade became the first gymnast to beat Biles in a floor final in
Continue ReadingBy Ivan Watson, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When our plane finally took off from Beirut, it was nearly an hour late. The mood in the sold-out cabin was grim. Like many of the passengers, my family and I had been on vacation in Lebanon last week, trying to enjoy a long-awaited reunion with my
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Olympic organizers are facing questions after Belgian and Swiss athletes fell ill after participating in triathlon races in the River Seine. Details on their illnesses are not yet clear, but they come amid widespread concerns that the poor water quality may be exposing athletes to serious health risks. Here’s
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on 28 officials accused of human rights violations in Belarus and links to the ongoing crackdown against opponents of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. Monday’s move comes just ahead of the anniversary of the disputed Aug. 9, 2020 elections that brought Lukashenko to power. It also comes
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