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Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans vote this weekend in a presidential runoff race between a pro-Western incumbent and a Russia-friendly challenger. The outcome will likely shape the country’s path for years to come. In a national referendum on Oct. 20, Moldovans voted by a razor-thin majority of 50.35% in favor of securing a

AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers. The system, billed by the government as “a conveyor belt road,” is seen as one way to help the country cope with soaring deliveries as the number of

Associated Press CALI, Colombia (AP) — After two weeks of negotiations, delegates on Saturday agreed at the United Nations conference on biodiversity to establish a subsidiary body that will include Indigenous peoples in future decisions on nature conservation, a development that builds on a growing movement to recognize the role of the descendants of some

Associated Press WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited. The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile

Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ four Republican U.S. House members are trying to fend off challenges from Democrats hoping to break the GOP’s hold on the state’s federal delegation. U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford faces Democrat Rodney Govens in the 1st District in east Arkansas. U.S. Rep. French Hill is running against Democrat

Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is in a tough reelection fight against Republican Nick Begich in a high-stakes race that follows a year of intense personal tragedy for the lawmaker. Peltola lost her mother and her husband within a four-month span in 2023. Peltola called the period around her

Associated Press/Report for America MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, following a request from a local sheriff amid fears among community members who accuse local law enforcement of longstanding, unchecked misconduct. Sheriff’s deputies found Dennoriss Richardson, 39,

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses — just as he did four years ago. At rally after rally, he urges his supporters to deliver a victory “too big to rig,” telling them the only way he

AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 presidential contest speeds into its final weekend with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin contest. In a race this close, every day matters. And while few voters might change their minds this late in a typical election, there is a

Associated Press Nature lovers held a vigil for a famous female grizzly bear that delighted visitors for decades in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park after she was struck and killed by a vehicle. Officials say the grizzly known as No. 399 was hit Oct. 22 south of the picturesque ski town of Jackson. She was

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Votes for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein in Ohio will not be counted despite her name appearing on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. That’s because of an appeals court decision Friday in a lawsuit by Stein seeking an injunction against Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose. At issue is the

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A suspect was charged with murder in the brutal slaying of a Montana man that was initially reported as a possible bear mauling. The suspect allegedly told authorities that he arrived at a campsite northeast of Big Sky, Montana, intending to stay the night but found it occupied by the victim.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to clarify remarks he made at a New York campaign rally where he suggested that Republicans may try to repeal legislation that has spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips. He later said he wants to “further streamline” the program that has poured $54 billion

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A shark bit a Maui surfer and severed his leg. Authorities say the 61-year-old man was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park Friday morning when a shark bit him. Maui officials say the man’s right leg was completely severed below the knee. The man was alert while being treated on shore and

Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The two candidates for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional district made their final campaign pushes this week. Democrat Shomari Figures and Republican Caroleene Dobson are running for the reshaped district. Both candidates emphasized a push for voter turnout. Former President Barack Obama recorded a message encouraging voters to support Figures. Federal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House Republicans called on the White House to produce all documents and internal communications regarding President Joe Biden’s statement earlier this week in which he appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump. White House press officials altered the official transcript of Biden’s statement, drawing objections from the federal

Associated Press CALI, Colombia (AP) — At the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia, negotiators struggle to find common ground on key issues, such as how to finance protections for 30% of the Earth’s wild species by 2023 and how to make payments for nature’s genetic data. Observers say pledges have not met expectations and

PINE CITY, N.Y. (AP) — An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker’s home, authorities said Friday. After anonymous complaints, officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation took the squirrel and a raccoon named Fred from