US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July as homebuyers were encouraged by a modest pullback in…
US applications for jobless benefits rise last week, but layoffs remain historically low
WASHINGTON — More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically…
‘Splitsville’: Dakota Johnson stars in the year’s funniest relationship comedy
There’s only so much directing you can do when you send your lead actor, who is holding several…
Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s…
Gymnast who sparked FBI sex abuse inquiry says she ‘needed to speak out’
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Recalling the damage her now-arrested coach inflicted on her and many of her…
Cheetah cubs destined for illegal exotic wildlife trade rescued in Somaliland
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade markets…
Cellphone bans are changing classrooms in more than 33 states
Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss…
New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ‘s government announced new military spending Thursday…
Cheetah cubs rescued from suspected traders in Somaliland
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade…
Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military
Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an…
Trump calls on Fed governor Cook to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after…
South African breeder is accused of $14 million rhino horn smuggling ring
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors have accused a well-known rhino breeder of operating a global rhino horn…