CNN By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Even before most Americans woke up Tuesday morning to news of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, wild conspiracy theories about what supposedly had “really” happened were running rampant online. The claims ranged from a cyber-attack or a ship captain impaired by side effects from
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French lawmakers have condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression.” The nonbinding vote on Thursday marked another step in France’s recognition of the massacre that authorities sought to cover up for decades. The National Assembly voted 67-11 in favor of a resolution
Continue ReadingBy KATHLEEN FOODY, RICK CALLAHAN and COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a mail carrier was among four people killed when a man went on a stabbing rampage in a northern Illinois city. Seven more people were injured in the attacks in Rockford Wednesday and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody. A
Continue ReadingBy ILLIA NOVIKOV and BARRY HATTON Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense.” But he warned late Wednesday that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated for deployment
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Today marks the second round of play at the Galleri Classic’s Pro-Am event. On Thursday, the three-round competition begins. Defending champ David Thoms will tee off alongside current Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker. Also in the competition are legends like Joe Durant, Stephen Ames, Steve Stricker, and Jerry Kelly. The player field includes 19
Continue ReadingBy JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president says his government will take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying, “Filipinos do not yield.” Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not provide details of his government’s response
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A well-known politician in the Bahamas has been killed when two gunmen opened fire on a group of people while trying to rob them. Officials say Don Saunders, a former parliamentarian and the deputy chairman of the Free National Movement Party, died at the scene late Wednesday. The Royal
Continue ReadingBy JADE LE DELEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair. The bill’s authors hope the groundbreaking bill sends a message of support to Black people and others who have faced hostility
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukrainian and Polish leaders say they have made progress on regulating Ukraine food imports that have led to farmer protests in Europe. Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk held talks Thursday to address Polish and western European farmers’ demands that regulations be applied to the cheap
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady Thursday as Wall Street coasts into the close of its latest winning month and quarter. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in afternoon trading after setting an all-time high the day before. It’s roared roughly 10% in this year’s
Continue ReadingHELSINKI (AP) — A shortage of eggs in shops during Holy Week has led Norwegians to flock to supermarkets across the border in Sweden and hoard the traditional Easter food. Norwegian news outlet Nettavisen said Thursday that the Nordby shopping center in Sweden — located just off the border about 100 kilometers (62 miles) south
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS MEGERIAN and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said. The eye-popping amount was
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA Assoiated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reiterating his determination to work toward a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to realize the return of Japanese people believed abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s. He was speaking Thursday at a news conference after
Continue ReadingBy Nick Valencia and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — For the first time since a judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue to oversee the Georgia 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, the focus will return to the details of the sprawling case. During a hearing Thursday, Trump’s
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dipped by 2,000 to 210,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups
Continue ReadingRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform. President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the PA for nearly two decades, announced the new government in a presidential decree on Thursday. None of the incoming ministers is a well-known figure. At
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — A French high school student is being sued by the government for falsely accusing her former principal of assaulting her after he made her remove her headscarf on school premises, the country’s prime minister said Wednesday. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the government would “always stand with these officials, those who are on the front line faced with
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By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The lawsuits announced Thursday claim that platforms like Facebook and Instagram are “designed for compulsive use, have rewired
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new director. It comes as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts and growing international scrutiny of its collection. Previous director Hartwig Fischer resigned in August after the museum disclosed that more than
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By TYLER DEDRICK Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Despite laws intended to “pierce the secrecy” protecting California police officers, law enforcement agencies have thwarted those who seek information on cases of alleged misconduct — in some instances battling requesters in court. And some basic personnel records — including complaints and disciplinary action against officers —
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