Nation and World
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The US government is awarding $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
Jun 26, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit pro...
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Prince William launches 5-year project to end long-term homelessness in the UK
Jun 26, 2023 1:00 am - LONDON - Prince William launched a five-year project to end homelessness in the United Kingdom on Monday, saying he wants to make sure that instances of people being lef...
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Suspected militants from Somalia kill 5 people in Kenya border village
Jun 26, 2023 1:00 am - NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Five people have been killed in a Kenyan border village, fueling concerns that such attacks are increasing after a decline. The weekend attack rais...
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Russian mercenary leader's exile ends revolt but leaves questions about Putin's power
Jun 25, 2023 1:00 am - The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his tro...
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Greeks vote in second general election in 5 weeks and conservative party is favored to win majority
Jun 25, 2023 1:00 am - ATHENS, Greece - Greeks headed to the polls for the second time in less than two months on Sunday, with the conservative party in power a strong favorite to win with a w...
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Hollywood producer testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial over 'supply line' of gifts
Jun 25, 2023 1:00 am - JERUSALEM - Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan was testifying Sunday at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial to answer questions about an alleged "...
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Tornado that ripped through massive Wyoming coal mining site injures 8 people, officials say
Jun 24, 2023 1:00 am - CAMPBELL COUNTY, Wyo. (AP) - A tornado that ripped through a massive coal mining site in northeast Wyoming halted operations, but only eight people were injured and no d...
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Beijing sizzles under nearly all-time-high temperatures as authorities ask people to stay indoors
Jun 24, 2023 1:00 am - TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao ...
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Israeli security forces kill Palestinian gunman who opened fire at military checkpoint
Jun 24, 2023 1:00 am - JERUSALEM (AP) - A Palestinian assailant opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank on Saturday before being shot and killed, Israeli police said. El...
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Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief a betrayal and vows to punish its leaders
Jun 24, 2023 1:00 am - The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region. The Lipetsk region is about 360 kilometers (225 miles) so...