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Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president amid economic challenges

World News // 4 days ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president amid economic challenges

Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn into office as Nigeria's 16th president on Monday, vowing to tackle persistent problems such as endemic corruption and promising to revamp the economy.

No deaths reported in Iowa apartment collapse; rescuers still at work

U.S. News // 4 days ago

No deaths reported in Iowa apartment collapse; rescuers still at work

Electronic passport glitches cause long lines at busy British airports

World News // 6 days ago

Electronic passport glitches cause long lines at busy British airports

Ukraine's Zelensky arrives at G7 summit, seeks support in war with Russia

World News // 1 week ago

Ukraine's Zelensky arrives at G7 summit, seeks support in war with Russia

N.C. Gov. Cooper vetoes 12-week abortion ban despite override threat

U.S. News // 2 weeks ago

N.C. Gov. Cooper vetoes 12-week abortion ban despite override threat

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday vetoed a 12-week abortion ban passed by the state Legislature despite the likelihood his move will be overridden.

Police arrest Md. man in stolen 5-ton military vehicle after highway chase

U.S. News // 2 weeks ago

Police arrest Md. man in stolen 5-ton military vehicle after highway chase

A man was in custody Saturday in Maryland after allegedly stealing a 5-ton military vehicle from a private residence and leading police on a chase down an interstate highway, causing several crashes.

Soccer fan invades pitch, shoves Newcastle United manager during match

Soccer // 2 weeks ago

Soccer fan invades pitch, shoves Newcastle United manager during match

A soccer fan got onto the pitch and shoved Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe Saturday during a Premier League match between his team and Leeds United, video showed.

Ukraine's Zelensky meets with Pope Francis, national leaders in Italy

World News // 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelensky meets with Pope Francis, national leaders in Italy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other top national leaders Saturday in what he called "an important visit" for his war effort against Russia.

Trump files notice to appeal liability verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

Trump files notice to appeal liability verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Thursday filed notice to appeal the verdict of a federal court jury finding him liable for sexual battery and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll.

Grand Rapids, Mich., schools ban backpacks after 4th confiscated gun

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, Mich., schools ban backpacks after 4th confiscated gun

Public school district officials in Grand Rapids, Mich., say they have banned students from wearing backpacks following the fourth confiscation of a firearm so far this school year.

Questions remain year after journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed in West Bank

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

Questions remain year after journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed in West Bank

Journalists, the Carter Center and others reiterated calls for an official investigation into the fatal shooting of reporter Shireen Abu Akleh Thursday on the one-year anniversary of her death in the West Bank.

White House warns migrants border 'not open' with lifting of Title 42

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

White House warns migrants border 'not open' with lifting of Title 42

The end of pandemic-era rules allowing U.S. officials to quickly expel migrants does not mean the southern U.S. border is "open," Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas warned Thursday.

DeSantis signs bill allowing new board to void previous deals with Disney

U.S. News // 3 weeks ago

DeSantis signs bill allowing new board to void previous deals with Disney

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law allowing his personally chosen board overseeing the Walt Disney Company's operations in the state to void agreements approved by the previous board.

Britain crowns a new king: Charles III takes throne in London

World News // 3 weeks ago

Britain crowns a new king: Charles III takes throne in London

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a lavish, eye-popping ceremony not seen in Britain in nearly 70 years.

8 killed, 13 wounded in Serbia attack labeled as terrorism

World News // 4 weeks ago

8 killed, 13 wounded in Serbia attack labeled as terrorism

Eight people were killed and 13 wounded in a mass shooting Thursday south of the Serbian capital of Belgrade in what national officials have called a terrorist attack.

Former Red Wings, Oilers scoring star Petr Klima dies at 58

NHL // 4 weeks ago

Former Red Wings, Oilers scoring star Petr Klima dies at 58

Petr Klima, a prolific NHL goal-scorer mainly with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, has died at age 58 in his native Czech Republic, his hometown hockey club said Thursday.

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges

U.S. News // 4 weeks ago

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler drew a nine-month prison sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to four felony counts of possessing child pornography.

U.S. News // 4 weeks ago

Gunman dead by suicide after McDonald's manager, 2 others slain in Georgia

Three women were shot to death and the man suspected of killing them has also died in a pair of related incidents Thursday in southwest Georgia, authorities said.

U.S. ambassador to Russia says she visited 'wrongly detained' Paul Whalen

U.S. News // 4 weeks ago

U.S. ambassador to Russia says she visited 'wrongly detained' Paul Whalen

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said Thursday she has visited imprisoned American Paul Whelan at penal colony where he is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage charges.

5 killed, 3 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting incident; suspect at large

U.S. News // 1 month ago

5 killed, 3 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting incident; suspect at large

Five people were killed and three others hospitalized after a gun-wielding suspect opened fire in a home located about 50 miles north of Houston, sheriff's officials said Saturday.

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