Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people
Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a ...
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, ...
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire ...
Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push
Two weeks before Election Day, activists from across the country gathered for an online rally heralding the historic number ...
An influx of outsiders and money turns Montana Republican, culminating in a Senate triumph
Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over whether a ...
Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
A key U.N. General Assembly committee adopted a resolution late Friday paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty ...
Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms
A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets, while on ...
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People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
HOUSTON (AP) — Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely ...
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Boil water advisory in place for parts of Frederick Co. after water main break
Residents in certain parts of Frederick County, Maryland, are being urged to boil their water before use due to a water main ...
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Chase Elliott named NASCAR’s most popular driver for 7th straight season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott was named NASCAR’s most popular driver for the seventh consecutive year at the sport’s ...
Cameron Smith moves into a share of the 2nd-round lead at the rain-shortened Australian PGA
Former British Open champion Cameron Smith birdied three of his first four holes Saturday for a 6-under 65 and was tied for the second-round lead at the ...
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South Korea will not to attend Sado mine memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event, ...