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The Latest in International News
April 25, 2024 11:47 - 57 secondsA Hamas official says they would lay down arms for a Palestinian State, the U.S. Secretary of State is in China, Russia vetoes a U.N. resolution calling for the prevention of a nuclear arms race in space and Venice is enforcing a new tourist tax. AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports.
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
April 25, 2024 11:47 - 53 secondsAP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a United Nation's assessment of world hunger.
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
April 25, 2024 09:27 - 47 secondsAP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an AP interview with a top Hamas official.
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
April 25, 2024 08:01 - 58 secondsAP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the declining birth rate in the U.S.
The latest in sports
April 25, 2024 06:10 - 4 minutesA barrage of three pointers aided one team to win in NBA playoff action, three playoff games in the NHL (one going overtime) plus a coach getting the pink slip and some big individual and team performances in Major League Baseball. Correspondent David Schuster reports.
Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
April 25, 2024 06:10 - 36 secondsThe Golden Knights sweep their first two games in Dallas. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
April 25, 2024 05:00 - 44 secondsThe Thunder are rolling after a 32-point win against the Pelicans. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.
Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
April 25, 2024 03:50 - 36 secondsThe Bruins' captain comes up with two big goals in a win at Toronto. Correspondent John Letherby reports.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
April 25, 2024 03:12 - 41 secondsThe Heat pull home-court advantage from the top-seeded Celtics. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
April 25, 2024 02:24 - 39 secondsA top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave two African countries. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 home runs, but Orioles hold off Angels 6-5
April 25, 2024 01:24 - 40 secondsThe Birds knock off the Halos at the Big A. Correspondent Mark Meyers reports.
Francisco Lindor slugs a pair of 2-run homers and Mets end 3-game skid with 8-2 win over Giants
April 25, 2024 00:55 - 37 secondsThe Mets savlage the finale of their three-game set in San Francisco. Correspondent Ryan Leong reports.
Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020
April 25, 2024 00:37 - 40 secondsArizona has become the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.” AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020
April 25, 2024 00:37 - 40 secondsArizona has become the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.” AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
April 24, 2024 22:39 - 49 secondsAP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the removal of some cement in Chicago.
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
April 24, 2024 22:36 - 37 secondsU.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
April 24, 2024 22:06 - 54 secondsAP correspondent Ed Donahue reports tensions rise at the UN over weapons in space.
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
April 24, 2024 21:27 - 40 secondsAP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Arizona trying to repeal its near-total abortion ban.
Stock market today: Tesla cruises higher as most of Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
April 24, 2024 21:00 - 46 secondsThe stock market is in a cooling off period. ((self intro))
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
April 24, 2024 21:00 - 37 secondsOne of college football’s most dominant performers ever is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has more.
Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation
April 24, 2024 20:07 - 53 secondsStudents across the country are protesting the Israel Gaza war. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports from Columbia University where a Friday deadline to shut down the encampment looms.
More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
April 24, 2024 19:29 - 45 secondsAP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on older adults who don't see themselves retiring, ever.
Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police
April 24, 2024 19:22 - 54 secondsAP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on cicadas that were so loud, they triggered noise complaints.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
April 24, 2024 18:28 - 58 secondsAP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports U.S. officials say Ukraine has for the first time used the long-range missiles the Biden administration delivered last month, striking Russian-held areas.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles provided secretly by US to hit airfield in Crimea, US officials say
April 24, 2024 16:35 - 47 secondsAP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports U.S. officials say Ukraine has started using long-range ballistic missiles from the Biden administration against Russian forces.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
April 24, 2024 15:46 - 49 secondsAP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Biden has signed a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other security needs.
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
April 24, 2024 15:39 - 54 secondsAP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Department of Transportation requiring airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights.
Israeli airstrike on the city of Rafah kills at least three people overnight
April 24, 2024 14:53 - 46 secondsAP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on an sraeli airstrike on the city of Rafah.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after a two-day rally
April 24, 2024 14:50 - 44 secondsStocks have cooled off a bit. ((self intro)) ((watch for dating))
The latest international headlines
April 24, 2024 13:20 - 58 secondsAP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on critical US-China talks; China anger at money for Taiwan; U.S. military aid heading to Ukraine; and arrests in Sydney, after last week's church stabbing.
China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation'
April 24, 2024 10:57 - 42 secondsAP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on tensons surrounding a U.S. aid package to Taiwan.
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
April 24, 2024 09:28 - 38 secondsAP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Australian arrests in connection with stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church.
Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
April 24, 2024 08:58 - 54 secondsAP correspondent Donna Warder reports on emegency abortions going before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
April 24, 2024 06:14 - 45 secondsThe Mavericks head home after splitting two with the Clippers. Correspondent Mark Meyers reports.
Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
April 24, 2024 05:58 - 43 secondsA three-goal flurry is the difference as the Avalanche beat the Jets. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.
Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win
April 24, 2024 05:35 - 46 secondsThe Dodgers get another homer from their high-priced slugger. Correspondent Craig Heist reports.
Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st
April 24, 2024 05:35 - 42 secondsThe Mariners get strong pitching to move into first place. Correspondent Bob Stevens reports.
Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
April 24, 2024 04:54 - 46 secondsThe Panthers prevail after wasting a 2-0 lead. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
April 24, 2024 04:54 - 43 secondsThe Pacers pull away late in a win over the Bucks. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
April 24, 2024 03:58 - 40 secondsThe Rangers score three times on special teams in a Game 2 win over the Capitals. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
April 24, 2024 03:57 - 42 secondsThe Timberwolves will carry a 2-0 series lead into Phoenix. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
April 24, 2024 03:01 - 59 secondsAP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Senate overwhelmingly passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote.
Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says
April 24, 2024 02:07 - 29 secondsU.S. health officials say samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. AP Lisa Dwer reports.
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
April 24, 2024 00:52 - 36 secondsPennsylvania voters have decided it will be Casey versus McCormick in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest for November. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
April 24, 2024 00:20 - 35 secondsA photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. ((Note content of story))
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
April 24, 2024 00:03 - 44 secondsAP correspondent Norman Hall reports on a UN call for an investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting
April 23, 2024 23:26 - 40 secondsAP correspondent Norman Hall reports on Tennessee lawmakers passing a bill to allow armed teachers.
US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
April 23, 2024 22:39 - 35 secondsThere's been a spate of do-it-yourself Botox ads popping up on social media lately. But, U.S. health officials have just issued a new warning. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advances in Senate with big bipartisan vote
April 23, 2024 22:01 - 51 secondsAP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on developments to pass a Ukraine aid bill in Congress.
Tesla's first-quarter net income tumbles 55% as falling global sales and price cuts reduce profits
April 23, 2024 21:55 - 38 secondsAP correspondent Norman Hall reports on financial struggles for Tesla.