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Residents pass by a collapsed structure after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines on Monda...
Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people.
2 months ago
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JAKE OFFENHARTZ, MICHAEL R. SISAK and REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press

The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada. It also presents a massive security challenge.
2 months ago
A surf lifesaver patrols a beach on a jetski following a fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach in Syd...
Associated Press

Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

A spearfisher has been killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in four weeks, according to police.
2 months ago
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Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence

After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations.
2 months ago
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Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

Concerts offer that rare, visceral opportunity to hear your favorite song sung live — really really loud — and scream the lyrics alongside diehard fans. Quieting the music with a pair of earplugs might seem to undermine the whole point. But experts say earplugs turn the volume down, not off.
2 months ago
FILE - Anthony Head arrives for the European premiere of 'The Iron Lady' on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012...
Associated Press

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at 72.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks at an event about coal, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of...
Emma Burrows, Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say

The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.
2 months ago
FILE - A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP ...
Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war.
2 months ago
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters outside the chamber at the Capitol i...
Mary Clarke Jalonick and Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.
2 months ago
US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China....
Associated Press

US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China

An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick fo...
Associated Press

Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post.
2 months ago
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KEN MORITSUGU and KANIS LEUNG, Associated Press

Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary

Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have told victims' families to call off an annual tribute at a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary.
2 months ago
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Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear after extensive radio scans: An interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech.
2 months ago
FILE - A "For Sale" sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore....
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer

Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months
2 months ago
Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump are pictured at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 202...
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon

The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a job in the Pentagon’s policy office.
2 months ago
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday,...
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined by GOP leaders, prepares to talk to reporters at t...
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.
2 months ago
A plumes of black smoke is seen over the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, a...
Associated Press

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal before the Russian city hosts economic forum

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that long-range Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in the Russian city of St. Petersburg.
2 months ago
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Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week’s rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.
2 months ago
FILE - The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., F...
EILEEN NG, Associated Press

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

Malaysia has started enforcing rules to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts. This decision is part of a global effort to enhance safety protections.
2 months ago
FILE: Protesters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump break into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2...
Eric Tucker, Seung Min Kim and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

As the U.S. Justice Department pauses implementation of President Trump's $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, Trump is reportedly reconsidering it.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives at the White House, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Wa...
Associated Press

The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges

Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
2 months ago
Cande Martinez prepares soccer jerseys, inspired by papel picado and traditional folk art, from the...
María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press

Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup

Hugo Rosas' work fuses soccer and Mexican identity.
2 months ago
Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, meets with hea...
Justin Kabumba and Mark Banchereau, Associated Press

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.
2 months ago