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Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before it hosts Olympic events

PARIS (AP) — Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before it hosts Olympic events.

July 17, 2024

The European Commission did not give the public enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission did not give the public enough information about COVID-19 vaccine deals, EU court says.

July 17, 2024

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Authorities in Bangladesh urge universities to close after at least six die in violent protests over government jobs

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Bangladesh urge universities to close after at least six die in violent protests over…

July 17, 2024

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Thai police official says traces of cyanide have been found in coffee shared by victims found dead in Bangkok hotel room

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police official says traces of cyanide have been found in coffee shared by victims found dead…

July 16, 2024

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Five Ohio police officers shot at a man who was in a knife fight near the RNC, killing him, Milwaukee police chief says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Five Ohio police officers shot at a man who was in a knife fight near the RNC,…

July 16, 2024

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Supreme Court stays execution for Texas man who sought DNA testing in fatal 1998 stabbing

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Supreme Court stays execution for Texas man who sought DNA testing in fatal 1998 stabbing.

July 16, 2024

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Photos: SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab adds grow dome

Matt Wheeler, front, and Henry Broeren with Scapegoat Landscaping install irrigation Thursday in the new SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab grow…

July 16, 2024

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Philippine officials say the suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipino companion has surrendered

TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say the suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipino companion has…

July 16, 2024

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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui found guilty of defrauding followers and investors after fleeing to the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui found guilty of defrauding followers and investors after fleeing to the…

July 16, 2024

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Interim La Plata County Public Health director appointed permanently

Anselmo has served in the role for nearly a year

July 16, 2024

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Former TV host Carlos Watson convicted in financial conspiracy trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Carlos Watson convicted in financial conspiracy trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media.

July 16, 2024

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La Plata County residents react to attempted assassination

question security lapses, availability of guns and mental health among young people

July 16, 2024

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Supporters of a proposal to scale back Arkansas abortion ban sue state for rejecting ballot measure petitions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of a proposal to scale back Arkansas abortion ban sue state for rejecting ballot…

July 16, 2024

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Ingrid Andress apologizes for panned anthem rendition at MLB Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and will get treatment

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ingrid Andress apologizes for panned anthem rendition at MLB Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk…

July 16, 2024

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after conviction on bribery charges

NEDW YORK (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after conviction on bribery…

July 16, 2024

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges including bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges including bribery and acting as a foreign…

July 16, 2024

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Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of taking bribes paid in gold and a luxury car. Verdict still being read at corruption trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of taking bribes paid in gold and a luxury car. Verdict still…

July 16, 2024

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A dam in southern Illinois has failed after heavy rains, officials say. Rescuers check for anyone trapped or injured

NASHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A dam in southern Illinois has failed after heavy rains, officials say. Rescuers check for anyone…

July 16, 2024

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Jury in Sen. Bob Menendez bribery trial has reached a verdict, to be read in court soon, court spokesperson says

NEW YORK (AP) — Jury in Sen. Bob Menendez bribery trial has reached a verdict, to be read in court…

July 16, 2024

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Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, talks to his father, Joe, as they watch a baseball game between…

July 16, 2024

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A dam in southern Illinois is in imminent danger of failure after heavy rains, officials say. Residents are evacuating

NASHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A dam in southern Illinois is in imminent danger of failure after heavy rains, officials say.…

July 16, 2024

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French President Emmanuel Macron accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of a caretaker government

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of a caretaker government.

July 16, 2024

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Second group of Kenyan police officers arrives in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission to quell gang violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Second group of Kenyan police officers arrives in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission to…

July 16, 2024

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Israel’s military says it will begin sending draft notices to ultra-Orthodox men next week

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military says it will begin sending draft notices to ultra-Orthodox men next week.

July 16, 2024