Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat” in Africa’s volatile Sahel region and are spilling over to West Africa’s coastal countries,
Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to health care fraud
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine to serve three-and-a-half years in prison after Oxendine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. U.S. District Judge Steve Jones
Smoking laptop in passenger’s bag prompts evacuation on American Airlines flight in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A smoking laptop in a passenger’s bag prompted an evacuation on an American Airlines flight headed to Miami from San Francisco International Airport Friday, according to the airline. One person sustained minor injuries
The Democratic Party crisis after Biden’s debate spirals with no clear ending
NEW YORK (AP) — For more than two weeks now, the Democratic Party has been mired in crisis. And yet there is no sign that the threat to Joe Biden’s reelection is nearing a conclusion, as the
5 people escape hot, acidic pond after SUV drove into inactive geyser in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Five people were able to escape a hot, acidic pond in Yellowstone National Park after the sport utility vehicle they were riding in went off the road and into an inactive geyser, park
California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from
Democrats weigh Biden’s impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries provided a succinct answer this week when asked if President Joe Biden was a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection — “No.” But a growing number of
US Sen. Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Donald Trump in 2024
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Susan Collins didn’t vote for Donald Trump for president in 2016 or 2020, and the third time will not be the charm — because she is writing in Nikki Haley. Collins, a
Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert took a slug from his drink glass before his first monologue after President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance during his debate with Donald Trump. This was going to be hard. But then
US Transportation Department to invest nearly $400 million for new Interstate 55 bridge in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing nearly $400 million to build a new Interstate 55 bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas across the Mississippi River, replacing the existing 75-year-old span, officials said Friday.