Diamond brooch lost by Napoleon while fleeing Battle of Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo…
Virginia Democrat Elaine Luria announces comeback bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Virginia Democrat who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is…
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save…
Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs
A Russian court Tuesday extended the jailing of an 18-year-old street singer on charges seen as punishment for…
House back in session for vote to reopen government
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers will make a long-awaited return to the nation’s capital on Wednesday after nearly…
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women’s health from Melinda French Gates
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling…
Israel’s president says settler violence against Palestinians must end
JERUSALEM (AP) — The president of Israel on Wednesday condemned what he called a “shocking and serious” attack…
Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools…
UK’s Starmer refuses to say whether he will urge Trump to drop his $1 billion BBC threat
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to say Wednesday whether he would urge U.S. President Donald…
Grocery stores are anxious for customers to get SNAP benefits restored
A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three…
Europe’s drone industry eyes opportunity as NATO counters threat
AALBORG, Denmark (AP) — In a warehouse more than 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) from Ukraine’s capital, workers in…
US Catholic bishops elect conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump term
BALTIMORE — U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president on Tuesday, choosing…