Taiwan’s president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat
TAIPEI, Taiwan — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan will accelerate the building of a “Taiwan Shield” or “T-Dome”…
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit off…
7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines and may cause tsunami
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine…
US troops face a missed paycheck during government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heather Campbell lost her job working for a food bank over the summer because of…
GOP repeals Biden-era limits on mining, drilling in Alaska, Montana
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining, drilling and other development in…
Oklahoma’s Republican governor opposes part of Trump’s use of National Guard in cities
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, the chair of the National Governors Association, said…
US sending about 200 troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor…
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
MALIBU, Calif. — MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while…
Pope Leo XIV criticizes wealthy elite’s bubble of comfort and luxury
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized how the wealthy live in a “bubble of comfort and…
Nobel watchers are skeptical of Trump’s chances for Peace Prize win
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added…
Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline to replace Fani Willis in Georgia election case against Donald Trump
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge says that the agency tasked with finding a prosecutor to take over the…
Wyoming library director fired over LGBTQ+ books wins $700,000 lawsuit
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books…