Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
By Chris Megerian and Josh Boak | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is out to win votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump, unleashing …
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1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented …
Japan’s ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote
By Mari Yamaguchi | Associated Press TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party, stung by an extensive slush funds scandal, appeared to have lost all three seats in …
Russia renews attacks on Ukrainian energy sector; Kyiv launches drones
By ILLIA NOVIKOV (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia …
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza
By SAMY MAGDY and DAVID RISING (Associated Press) CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts …
As EU election campaigns starts, Ukraine war, far right rise loom large
By Kirsten Grieshaber | Associated Press BERLIN — Several German parties on Saturday kicked off their campaigns for the election of the European Parliament in June with a focus on …
Pro-Palestinian students leave Paris university campus building
PARIS (AP) — Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States peacefully evacuated a campus building at a prestigious French university late on Friday …
Residents go through the rubble after tornadoes hammer Nebraska, Iowa
By Josh Funk, Margery A. Beck and Heather Hollingsworth | Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, …
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York
By Larry Neumeister | Associated Press NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return …
Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more …