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California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds ...

Jul 12, 2024

The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped...

Jul 12, 2024

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...

Jul 12, 2024

Judge throws out Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, says he flouted process with lack of transparency

NEW YORK (AP) - A judge threw out Rudy Giuliani 's bankruptcy case on Friday, finding that the former New York City mayor had flouted process with a lack of transparency. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean La...

Jul 12, 2024

Jury begins deliberating in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial

NEW YORK (AP) - Jury deliberations have begun in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who is accused of taking bribes and being a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Over a 9-week tr...

Jul 12, 2024

First victim of 1921 Tulsa massacre of Black community is identified since graves found, mayor says

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A World War I veteran is the first person identified from graves filled with victims of the 1921 Tulsa massacre targeting the city's Black community, the mayor said Friday. The re...

Jul 12, 2024

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to the Wimbledon final

LONDON (AP) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. After a so-so ...

Jul 12, 2024

Yamal and Spain meet England in the Euro 2024 final. It's the best team against the most resilient

BERLIN (AP) - One is the best team in the tournament, on the brink potentially of a new era of success because of a teenage wonderkid, an outstanding midfield and a tweak in philosophy. The other is a...

Jul 12, 2024

Russian passenger jet crashes flying empty near Moscow, killing its crew of 3

MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian passenger jet crashed Friday while flying without passengers, killing its crew of three, officials said. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 went down in the Moscow region, according to Ru...

Jul 12, 2024

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal's prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its support, which would now force him to ...

Jul 12, 2024