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All of the oil from a deteriorating tanker moored off Yemen has been transferred, UN says
CAIRO (AP) - The transfer of 1.1 million barrels of oil from an aging tanker moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen has been completed, avoiding an environmental disaster, the United Nations said. An ...
Aug 11, 2023
UN says 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago walk free
CAIRO (AP) - The United Nations said Friday that five staff members who were kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago have walked free. In a brief statement, Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for U.N. Secretar...
Aug 11, 2023
Akwesasne police detain 13 people suspected of trying to cross illegally into U.S.
MONTREAL - Akwesasne Mohawk police say they recently detained 13 people who were allegedly attempting to cross illegally into the United States from Canada. Police say they received a call on Saturday...
Aug 11, 2023
Judge Chutkan largely sides with defense on protective order in Trump election case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump largely sided with his defense Friday in a dispute over a protective order and said she was inclined to...
Aug 11, 2023
Ally Ewing stretches lead to 5 shots at Women's British Open midway through second round
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) - American golfer Ally Ewing stretched her lead to five strokes midway through the second round of the Women's British Open after shooting a 6-under 66, the low score ...
Aug 11, 2023
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won title.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The Matildas have co-hosted this tournament with New...
Aug 11, 2023
Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in ...
Aug 11, 2023
Sweden stakes a claim at Women's World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 a...
Aug 11, 2023
In the news today: Feds to give update on Canada's wildfire season
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Federal government to provide wildfire outlook Federal officials are set to pro...
Aug 11, 2023
Federal officials to provide wildfire update amid devastating season
OTTAWA - Federal officials are set to provide an update today on the outlook for the rest of this year's devastating wildfire season. Officials have already said Canada is experiencing its worst fire ...
Aug 11, 2023