Nation and World
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Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) - Pope Francis reaffirmed the critical value Thursday of interfaith dialogue to contrast the 'œfolly of war,'ť even as one of his own bishops...
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Pope laments missed chance to improve ties with China
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis said Thursday that he didn't understand China but respected it, as another opportunity to improve ties came and went when the ...
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Pakistan reopens highway to speed up aid to flood victims
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani engineers and soldiers cleared a key highway on Thursday to enable aid workers to speed up supplies to survivors of devastating floods that ha...
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Ex-Kansas police detective charged with preying on women
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women during criminal investigations was indict...
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Biden order sharpens foreign investment screening process
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order that administration officials say aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken ...
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CSX railroad hires Ford executive to replace retiring CEO
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - CSX has hired an auto industry executive to lead the railroad after its current CEO retires. Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX Corp. said Thursday that ...
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American skater Malinin lands first quad axel in competition
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion Nathan Chen among American figure skaters, successful...
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Eddie Butler, former Wales rugby captain, dies at 65
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - CARDIFF, Wales (AP) - Eddie Butler, a former Wales rugby captain who later forged a career as a highly respected commentator and broadcaster, has died. He was 65. Butler...
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Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits again last week
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week to a four-month low even as the Federal Reserve continues its aggressiv...
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FedEx to close stores, put off hiring as demand slumps
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - FedEx said Thursday it is shuttering storefronts and corporate offices while putting off new hires in a belt-tightening drive brought on by drop-off in its global packag...