Articles filed under Associated Press
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Hamas leader visits Cairo, a sign talks on another Gaza truce and hostage swap are gathering paceDec 20, 2023 6:58 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas’ top leader traveled to Cairo on Wednesday for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-f...
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States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expireDec 20, 2023 6:56 am - When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Three years later, as the grips of the pandemic have...
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Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify themDec 20, 2023 6:52 am - Ever since the nation’s highest court ended abortion rights more than a year ago, vaguely worded bans enacted in some Republican-controlled states have caused bewildermen...
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Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlementDec 19, 2023 2:05 pm - Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the s...
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A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strengthDec 19, 2023 1:56 pm - COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The super PAC supporting Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that T...
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Zelenskyy says he's confident Ukraine will get more U.S. support for its war with RussiaDec 19, 2023 1:03 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he's certain the United States will make good on its promise to provide billions of dollars in furthe...
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Ex-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plotDec 19, 2023 12:28 pm - WASHINGTON — A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years behind bars for joining a plot to attack the U....
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South dominates US population gains as deaths dropDec 19, 2023 12:26 pm - ORLANDO, Fla. — South Carolina and Florida were the two fastest-growing states in the U.S., as the South dominated population gains in 2023, and the U.S. growth rate tick...
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Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is it?Dec 19, 2023 11:03 am - LONDON — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been ...
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Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppersDec 19, 2023 8:12 am - NEW YORK — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shi...