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New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters comments during an interview with The Associated Press in his parliamentary office in the…

August 23, 2024

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‘It’s our time’: As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue

Mississippi delegate Kelly Jacobs wears a hat during the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn…

August 23, 2024

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Rockies visit the Yankees to begin 3-game series

Colorado Rockies (47-81, fifth in the NL West) vs. New York Yankees (75-53, first in the AL East) New York;…

August 23, 2024

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel’s evacuation orders have displaced 90% of Gaza residents, UN says

Gunmen fire their weapons during the funeral of three Palestinians killed by an Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank…

August 22, 2024

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The ‘joyful’ Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris’ campaign now begins

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves surrounded by balloons at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024,…

August 22, 2024

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Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental…

August 22, 2024

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Tropical storm forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma located…

August 22, 2024

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For many Asian Americans, Ferguson unrest set them on a path of resistance and reflection

Like a lot of people, Ellen Lo Hoffman was shocked and disturbed by the shooting death of Michael Brown, a…

August 22, 2024

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Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats’ convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success

Police line up after a piece of fence was knocked down by protesters surrounding the United Center at the Democratic…

August 22, 2024

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Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

Wildlife rescue workers attempt to release a humpback whale tangled in ropes in Sydney Harbour Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (Dan…

August 22, 2024

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With their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver

FILE – People raise their hands as police, trying to get them to disperse, move toward them during protests on…

August 22, 2024

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How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC

Kerry Washington, center, with grand-nieces of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris Amara Ajagu, right, and Leela Ajagu, speak…

August 22, 2024

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Keegan Bradley goes from last man in to leading BMW Championship

Keegan Bradley looks upward after his shot on the 14th green during the first round of the BMW Championship golf…

August 22, 2024

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Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech

People wear white during the Pleadge of Alliegence during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP…

August 22, 2024

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Powell at Jackson Hole: ‘The time has come’ for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem, center, and Governor of the Bank…

August 22, 2024

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Surprise text focuses murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas reporter

Robert Telles shows how he cut his finger while speaking to the jury from the witness stand on the eighth…

August 22, 2024

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Patrick Corbin earns career win No. 100 as the Nationals beat the Rockies 8-3

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, center, gets doused by Luis Garcia Jr., left, and Ildemaro Vargas, right, after a…

August 22, 2024

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Canada’s freight trains will soon roll again after labor lockouts. Here’s what to know

Rail workers picket in front of Canadian National headquarters on the first day of a nationwide rail shutdown, after workers…

August 22, 2024

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Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes try to turn hype into wins as they move into the Big 12

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders directs his team during the first half of an NCAA spring college football game Saturday,…

August 22, 2024

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Sword, bullhorn stolen from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino’s St. John’s University office

FILE – St. John's head coach Rick Pitino looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game…

August 22, 2024

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Trump uses a stretch of border wall and a pile of steel beams in Arizona to contrast with Democrats

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a tour of the southern border with Mexico, Thursday, Aug. 22,…

August 22, 2024

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Powdr to sell Vermont’s Killington, the largest mountain resort in New England

FILE – Thanksgiving holiday skiers descend near the North Ridge Quad chairlift, Nov. 24, 2023, at Killington Ski Resort in…

August 22, 2024

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A 2nd ex-Memphis officer accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is changing his plea

FILE – The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game,…

August 22, 2024

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Final night of pro-Palestinian protests at DNC kicks off with festive, family-friendly tone

Protesters sit in the street during a demonstration near the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP…

August 22, 2024