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South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise with North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) 鈥� South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the country鈥檚 new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, as border tensions continued to rise with vague threats and brief, seemingly accidental incursions by North Ko

Jun 21, 2024 5:56 AM Read more >

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

BEIJING (AP) 鈥� At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China鈥檚 Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather ahead in other parts of the country.

Jun 21, 2024 5:26 AM Read more >

Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon鈥檚 4-month contempt prison sentence

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� A federal appeals court panel on Thursday rejected longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon's bid to stay out of prison while he fights his conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S.

Jun 20, 2024 8:11 PM Read more >

California voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) 鈥� The California Supreme Court on Thursday took the rare step of removing a measure from the November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes, siding with Gov.

Jun 20, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

15 shot after a 'sideshow' took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) 鈥� Fifteen people were shot after an illegal "sideshow鈥� took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, police said Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥� JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

Jun 20, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) 鈥� South Korea said Thursday that it would consider sending arms to Ukraine, a major policy change suggested after Russia and North Korea rattled the region and beyond by signing a pact to come to each other鈥檚 defense in the ev

Jun 20, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides

MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) 鈥� An Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides in Oklahoma has been apprehended in Arkansas, Arkansas State Police said Thursday. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was taken into custody around 10 a.m.

Jun 20, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland over northeast Mexico as season's first named storm

TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) 鈥� Tropical Storm Alberto, the season鈥檚 first named storm, rumbled ashore early Thursday and moved inland over northeast Mexico, bringing heavy rains to the parched region and leaving at least three dead.

Jun 20, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief

BRUSSELS (AP) 鈥� Romania鈥檚 president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO鈥檚 next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world鈥檚 biggest military organization from October.

Jun 20, 2024 6:59 AM Read more >