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Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup Friday.
Desperate race for survivors in Venezuela enters Day 3 after deadly twin quakes
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued rescue efforts following two earthquakes in Venezuela and an increasing death toll.
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Another day of sweltering heat in parts of Europe. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a judge rules a man with the same name as US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot.
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports, the UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees.
Desperate race for survivors in Venezuela enters Day 3 after deadly twin quakes
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued rescue efforts following two earthquakes in Venezuela.
Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports, Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm, and that might be difficult.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? AP correspondent Julie Walker reports.
Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the 80th anniversary of the Vespa.
Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports, Gracie the Giraffe has been found.
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a fast-moving wildfire in Utah.
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports, the latest attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war is again spinning out of control.
Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on U.S. response to a drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports wildfires are threatening to put a huge damper on firework celebrations in some areas of the country.
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The AP's Ed Donahue reports on a milestone for a comedy legend.
10 jurors said Palisades Fire suspect isn't guilty. Now he faces an October retrial
AP correspondent Ed Donahue a retrial is already set for a man accused of setting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
A member of former president Joe Biden's cabinet was briefly separated from his children after police say he was the targeted.
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement after months of fighting between the Israeli and Lebanese militants Hezbollah.
Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
AI drags down the markets.
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela.
Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is criticizing Iran for what he calls a 'foolish' violation of a ceasefile deal with the U.S.
OpenAI limits its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that OpenAI is limiting its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a museum dedicated to an iconic dog breed in Switzerland.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
AP's reports on a mistrial in the Palisades wildfire trial.
DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Democrats will hold nationwide events this weekend focused on affordability, hoping to mobilize voters suffering with high prices.
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from any country imposing a tax on digital services from American companies.
Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is blaming Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing people after devastating earthquakes.
A maple leaf-shaped 'Canadian clapper' sparks a World Cup buzz across Toronto
AP correspondent Donna Warder introduces us to a noisemaker called the “Canadian clapper.”
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty in a classified information case.
Sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street toward just its 2nd losing week in the last 13
Sinking AI stocks are keeping Wall Steet in check.
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green
The Mets have made a managerial change. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez says earthquake death toll rises to 589 with 2,980 injured
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez says the earthquake death toll has surpassed 580 with close to 3000 injured.
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Myanmar has torched $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs.
The latest international news headlines
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a loud call for more earthquake aftermath help in stricken Venezuela regions; Ukraine drones overnight hit Russia regions and the illegally annexed Crimea; and Australia looks into whether stricter controls on social media access for under 16s are necessary.
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a possible billionaire tax in California.
Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Australia could strengthen laws banning children from social media.
the latest in sports
The U.S. suffers its first World Cup loss, Major League Baseball proposes limiting free agent contracts and the parents of a former NFL player file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Events like the World Cup can inspire young athletes and put parents on unfamiliar turf
As more children get involved in sports, how can parents balance the emotional, financial and time commitments that come with it? Experts and one sports parent share their advice.