Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
NEW YORK — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced…
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces
ADEN, Yemen — Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes,…
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon…
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas Day message
VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday…
Albanese announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack
NEWCASTLE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans Thursday for a national bravery award to recognize…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus…
Saudi Arabia calls on Yemen separatists to leave 2 governorates as coalition strains
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Thursday formally called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy…
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded…
States sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
NEW YORK — A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S.…
Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN
UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of…