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‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record with 23 while ‘Shogun’ leads all Emmy nominees with 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. Nominations for the “The Bear,” up for its second...
New York town is devastated by tornado. Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a town in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.
As some push Biden to quit the race, Democrats aim to nominate president in first week of August
The Democratic National Convention's rules committee will meet Friday to discuss its plans. That's according to a letter sent to members Wednesday and obtained by The Associated Press.
10 years after tragedy that claimed 298 lives, relatives grieve those killed when MH17 was shot down
Families of the victims blamed Russian-backed rebels for the missile that took down the plane, but Moscow has repeatedly denied responsibility. In 2022, a Dutch court convicted in absentia two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist for their role in the jet's downing.
New AP-NORC poll finds nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw
The new survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, conducted two weeks after Biden's debate flop, also found that only about 3 in 10 Democrats are extremely or very confident that Biden has the mental capability to serve as president, down from 40% in an AP-NORC poll from February.
Takeaways from RNC Night 2: Republicans show unity
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign. With Trump’s primary rivals speaking, it was also an occasion for the GOP to...
Live updates: RNC's Night 3 highlights national security and JD Vance as Biden tests positive for COVID
Former Trump administration officials are also expected to take the stage to outline what foreign policy would look like if he returns to the White House for a second term. Follow updates here.
WATCH: Latino civil rights organization UnidosUS holds conference in Las Vegas
UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía told guests at the Latino civil rights organization's annual conference in Las Vegas that President Joe Biden had sent his regrets and could not appear because he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament with trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display
The monarch wore ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.'s first left-leaning government in 14 years. The state opening of Parliament is one of the traditional set pieces of the political year.
To showcase its improved cleanliness, Paris mayor dips into the Seine River before Olympic events
It's part of a broader effort to showcase the river's improved cleanliness ahead of the Summer Games which will kick off July 26 and host open-water swimming competitions. Daily water quality tests in early June indicated unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria, followed by recent improvements.
'I can't breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death
On Wednesday, Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, plans to lead a march honoring her son on Staten Island. That's where Garner died after being restrained by Officer Daniel Pantaleo on July 17, 2014.
Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally under investigation, Homeland Security inspector general says
The agency said Wednesday the objective is to evaluate the Secret Service's "process for securing" Trump's Saturday event. No date is given for when the investigation started.
With the help of $5B in federal funding, aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden’s administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The projects range from coast to coast, with the largest providing an additional...
Long court fight awaits after judge’s order dismisses Trump classified docs case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge’s stunning decision to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump brought an abrupt halt to what experts have considered the strongest and most straightforward of the prosecutions of the former president. But it’s hardly the final word. Special counsel Jack Smith’s...
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