Articles filed under Associated Press
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The U.S. vetoes an Arab-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in GazaFeb 20, 2024 12:32 pm - UNITED NATIONS — The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hama...
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Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George and RingoFeb 20, 2024 11:07 am - The Beatles are getting the big-screen biopic treatment in not just one film, but a Fab Four of movies that will give each band member their own spotlight — all of which are to be directed by Sam Mendes.
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Nikki Haley hasn’t yet won a GOP contest. But she’s vowing to keep fighting Donald TrumpFeb 20, 2024 11:01 am - KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — There are no wins on the horizon for Nikki Haley. Those close to the former United Nations ambassador, the last major Republican candidate standing ...
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American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer pointsFeb 20, 2024 11:00 am - DALLAS — American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to ear...
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Ship attacks and downing U.S. drones. Yemen's Houthis still put up a fight despite US-led airstrikesFeb 20, 2024 8:52 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Despite a month of U.S.-led airstrikes, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels remain capable of launching significant attacks — just this week, ...
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Biden heads to California to rev up his fundraising in anticipation of a costly rematch with TrumpFeb 20, 2024 7:53 am - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden heads to California on Tuesday looking to soak up more cash for his reelection bid during a three-day swing through the state. Going into...
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First federal gender-based hate crime trial starts in South Carolina over trans woman's killingFeb 20, 2024 7:51 am - COLUMBIA, S.C. — The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity is set to begin Tuesday in South Carolina, where a man faces charges that he killed a ...
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Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where U.N. says 1 in 6 children are malnourishedFeb 20, 2024 7:38 am - RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israel ordered new evacuations from parts of Gaza City on Tuesday, as a study led by the U.N. children's agency found that one in six children are acu...
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Everything you need to know about this year’s OscarsFeb 20, 2024 7:32 am - After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner on Sunday, March 10. Here’s what you need to know.
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WikiLeaks founder Assange faces his last legal roll of the dice in Britain to avoid U.S. extraditionFeb 20, 2024 7:21 am - LONDON — Julian Assange's lawyers began their final U.K. legal challenge Tuesday to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges...