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What to know as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch new, more violent attacks on ships in the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In just days, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have begun a new, more violent campaign of attacks ...
A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn’t find $1M for flood warning system near camps
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood ...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the ...
A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages
The law books record it as State of Tennessee v. John T. Scopes. History remembers it as the “ Monkey Trial .” The case ...
Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new poll finds
About three-quarters of U.S. adults see child care costs as a “major problem,” but only about half say helping working ...
SF Giants face slumping Dodgers to end first half — with changes on both sides of rivalry
Melvin will deploy his three best starters to close out the first half. On Friday, two-time All-Star Logan Webb will face ...
Court docs: RV owner told Fremont police he fatally shot friend in self-defense
FREMONT – An RV owner in Fremont told authorities that he fatally shot a longtime friend last week — one who allegedly barged ...
Daytime Emmy Award nominees revealed
Several new categories were added, including outstanding culinary cultural series, outstanding emerging talent in a daytime ...
What to know — and what isn’t known yet — about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay
Under the bill Trump signed into law on July 4, the U.S. Treasury Department must publish a list by Oct. 2 of occupations that qualify for tax-free tips. The department is also expected to publish ...
Judge will consider Abrego Garcia’s request to try to avoid deportation before his trial
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday will consider Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to be sent to Maryland to await trial on human smuggling charges, a bid aimed at preventing the Trump ...