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Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington.…

May 9, 2025 • By LOLITA C. BALDOR — Associated Press

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Judge sets dates for Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearings

FILE – This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and…

May 9, 2025 • By JAIMIE DING — Associated Press

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Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal favorite, dies at 85

FILE – David Souter, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, is shown, Dec. 1993. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander, File)(AP Photo/Marcy…

May 9, 2025 • By MARK SHERMAN — Associated Press

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, center, leaves after concelebrating Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at…

May 9, 2025 • By NICOLE WINFIELD — Associated Press

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‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

FILE – A neighborhood still flooded from Hurricane Milton prepares to have the FEMA Disaster Recover Center covert to a…

May 9, 2025 • By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA and REBECCA SANTANA — Associated Press

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Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Yuriy Bukhenik holds up a hat which was found on the yard where John O'Keefe's body…

May 9, 2025 • By MICHAEL CASEY and KIMBERLEE KRUESI — Associated Press

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Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

In this combination of photos provided by researchers, a wild male chimpanzee drums on a buttress tree while producing a…

May 9, 2025 • By CHRISTINA LARSON — AP Science Writer

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Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

This 2007 photo provided by researchers shows the end of a wooden hunting spear estimated to be about 200,000 years…

May 9, 2025 • By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN — AP Science Writer

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You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, left, Switzerland's Economy Minister Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, center, Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter, right, speak,…

May 9, 2025 • By DIDI TANG — Associated Press

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Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rakhmon, right, and President of the Republic…

May 9, 2025

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Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence

Mohsen Mahdawi speaks during an interview at the ACLU of Vermont on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Montpelier, Vt. (AP…

May 9, 2025 • By HOLLY RAMER and AMANDA SWINHART — Associated Press

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Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds

FILE – People walk between buildings, Dec. 17, 2024, on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven…

May 9, 2025 • By JOCELYN GECKER and LINLEY SANDERS — Associated Press

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Two dolls instead of 30? Toys become the latest symbol of Trump’s trade war

A collection of Barbie dolls are placed into a cart in Bowling Green, Ky., on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (Grace…

May 9, 2025 • By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and DIDI TANG — Associated Press

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Charges dropped against 3 officers after they make a training video about fatal Colorado shooting

FILE – This image provided by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office shows video camera footage of the police encounter with…

May 9, 2025 • By COLLEEN SLEVIN — Associated Press

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Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire

A local resident shows a piece of shell fired by Indian forces, at his damaged house in Haveli Kahuta, a…

May 9, 2025 • By AIJAZ HUSSAIN, MUNIR AHMED, SHEIKH SAALIQ and RAJESH ROY — Associated Press

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The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in front of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025,…

May 9, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican shortly after…

May 9, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years

FILE – This photo provided by researcher Jane Greaves shows the planet Venus, seen from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's…

May 9, 2025 • By MARCIA DUNN — AP Aerospace Writer

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Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope

John Prevost points to an old photo of his brothers, including the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, left,…

May 9, 2025 • By OBED LAMY and HALLIE GOLDEN — Associated Press

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Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

A St. Rita High School student prays in the school chapel where the new Pope Leo XIV, Chicago native Cardinal…

May 9, 2025 • By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and MELINA WALLING — Associated Press

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BKV: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — BKV Corp. (BKV) on Friday reported a loss of $78.7 million in its first…

May 9, 2025

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Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 464 pounds, tops list of the NFL’s heaviest players

FILE – Florida defensive lineman Desmond Watson runs through a drill during the school's NFL football pro day, March 27,…

May 9, 2025 • By MARK LONG — AP Pro Football Writer

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What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.…

May 9, 2025 • By COLLEEN BARRY — Associated Press

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Rockies come into matchup with the Padres on losing streak

San Diego Padres (23-13, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (6-31, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday,…

May 9, 2025 • By The Associated Press