Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of continued contract...
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of workers at Disney’s theme park and resort properties in California voted late Friday to authorize a potential strike, as contract negotiations drag on. The […]
View Article2024 Election Latest: Growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers call for Biden...
President Joe Biden says he’s ready to return to the campaign trail next week, even as a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers called for him to step aside. Meanwhile, after […]
View ArticleHow B.C.’s firefighting smokejumpers take ‘ultra-extreme and make it seem...
VANCOUVER – Standing on the edge of an open aircraft hatch, a smokejumper in a pale yellow suit steadies himself before rocking back then swinging out the door and vanishing […]
View ArticleWildfires erupt in B.C. with more heat and thunderstorms on the way
The number of wildfires in British Columbia has flared as more lightning storms bring the potential for further fire starts. More than 300 wildfires are burning in the province, and […]
View ArticleNew Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’...
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender […]
View ArticleEthnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European...
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority returned to prison Saturday after a five-day reprieve to attend the opening session of the European Parliament where he […]
View ArticlePirates rally to beat Phillies 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia […]
View ArticleNadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. […]
View ArticleRCMP charge 71-year-old man with impaired driving after head-on collision...
CLARENVILLE, NL – Mounties in Newfoundland say a 71-year-old man is facing charges today related to his alleged involvement in a collision that killed two women in January. RCMP say […]
View ArticleChicago mail carrier killed on her route
CHICAGO (AP) — A mail carrier was fatally shot while walking a route in Chicago, authorities said. Investigators at the U.S. Postal Service are offering up to $250,000 for tips […]
View ArticleThe Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s...
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The Secret Service now acknowledges it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign for increased security at his events in the years […]
View ArticlePig transplant research yields a surprise: Bacon safe for some people...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Some people who develop a weird and terrifying allergy to red meat after a bite from a lone star tick can still eat pork from a […]
View ArticleMeet some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around […]
View ArticlePope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient […]
View ArticleNepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure...
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister secured overwhelming support in parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of members voting in his favor. Prime Minister Khadga...
View ArticleSen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urges Biden to withdraw from...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. […]
View ArticleAustrian police detain dozens of protesters trying to disrupt march by...
BERLIN (AP) — Police said Sunday that they detained more than 50 people as they clashed with protesters trying to disrupt a march by hundreds of right-wing extremists in the […]
View ArticleThe loneliness of an Olympic athlete training in wartime Ukraine through an...
Francisco Seco, based in Istanbul, enjoys making photos of daily life in cities around the world. This assignment, though, took The Associated Press photographer to Ukraine to document the toll […]
View ArticleFive things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: CN Rail results Canadian National Railway Co. will release its second-quarter results on Tuesday. […]
View ArticleUtah State football player dies in an apparent drowning at reservoir
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning at Porcupine Reservoir, according to the school. A search began Saturday afternoon after callers […]
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