DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says seven soldiers and 23 militants have been killed in three separate shootouts in the volatile northwest near Afghanistan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban. In a statement on Monday, the army said The first exchange of fire occurred overnight on the outskirts of Peshawar, the
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — They traveled from all over — from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America — to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what turned out to be his only French Open match this year. And might be his
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Winds have eased, but temperatures are on the rise this Memorial Day, so as you commemorate the day, be sure to stay hydrated and use that sunscreen! Highs will reach 100 later this afternoon. As temperatures rise, be sure to follow important heat safety tips to keep you healthy in the summer-like temps. Winds are
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Major retailers are stepping up discounts heading into the summer months, hoping to entice inflation-weary shoppers into opening their wallets. Target, Walmart and
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By Angus Watson, Sophie Jeong, Heather Chen, Lucas Lilieholm and Teele Rebane, CNN (CNN) — As many as 2,000 people are feared to have been buried by last week’s massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, according to the country’s National Disaster Centre, as survivors recounted the horror losing so many loved ones. The landslide occurred
Continue ReadingBy SEAN MURPHY and JULIO CORTEZ Associated Press VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — Powerful storms killed at least 20 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter during the latest deadly weather to strike the central
Continue ReadingBy GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press As climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster. Some are establishing permanent disaster relief funds, the earnings of which can be used
Continue ReadingBy MOHAMMED ZINATY Associated Press BINT JBEIL, Lebanon (AP) — Health officials say an Israeli strike targeting a motorcycle in southern Lebanon has hit next to a hospital entrance and wounded several civilians who were gathered outside. The strike killed the motorcycle driver in the town of Bint Jbeil. It was not immediately clear who
Continue ReadingDERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says seven soldiers and 23 militants have been killed in three separate shootouts in the volatile northwest near Afghanistan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban. In a statement on Monday, the army said The first exchange of fire occurred overnight on the outskirts of Peshawar, the
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Sofía Barruti (CNN En Español) — El Club América se coronó campeón de la Liga MX este domingo en el Estadio Azteca, tras vencer al Cruz Azul por 1-0 , el marcador agregado quedo 2-1 a favor de los azulcremas. El gol llegó por penal al minuto 78, cortesía de Henry Martín, tras una controvertida
Continue ReadingBy Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Memorial Day is here, and soon summer will arrive. The threat of some diseases, such as Covid-19 is receding, though there are new coronavirus variants to keep an eye on, and a second human case of the bird flu has just been detected in the United States. With Memorial Day gatherings
Continue ReadingBy BABAR DOGAR AND MUNIR AHMED Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials in eastern Pakistan say they have arrested more than 100 Muslim men and charged them with attacking a Christian father and son over allegations they desecrated pages of Islam’s holy book. Police said Monday the mob went on a rampage after locals
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — A German court has convicted a military officer of espionage for passing internal documents to Russia and offering more. It sentenced him Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison. The 54-year-old defendant worked for the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and had the military rank of captain.
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British opposition leader Keir Starmer has made his first major speech of the U.K. election campaign. He told undecided voters that they can trust his Labour Party to safeguard the country’s economy, borders and security. Starmer is the favorite to win the July 4 election. Polls give
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo appeared to be left stunned after “South Park” referenced the singer in an episode satirizing the increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The “About Damn Time” singer posted a live reaction video on Instagram and TikTok of her watching a scene from “South Park: The
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A British equestrian rider has died after falling from her horse during a competition on Sunday. Georgie Campbell was competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, southwest England when she suffered the fatal accident on her horse, Global Quest. Campbell’s profile on the International Federation for Equestrian
Continue ReadingBy DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government said more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide in the South Pacific island nation, after the side of a mountain came down in the early hours of Friday morning when the village of Yambali was
Continue Reading By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Burkina Faso’s military regime will extend its rule by five years under a new agreement reached during national consultations on Saturday, the talks’ chairman Colonel Moussa Diallo said on state television. Diallo said the extension would start on July 2 and last five years, at the end of which
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock to play his “best match of the year” as he eased past fellow tour veteran Andy Murray 6-4 6-4 6-2 in the first round of the French Open. The pair have produced some brilliant battles over the years, but Sunday’s match was a
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Madrid, where he is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement with Spain. That deal will help his country fight its more than two-year war with Russia amid a recent offensive by the Kremlin’s forces. Spain’s King Felipe VI met Zelenskyy at the capital’s Barajas
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