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Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought brutal drug crackdown is granted bail

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court on Monday ordered the release on bail of a former senator jailed more than six years ago on drug charges she said were fabricated to muzzle her investigation of then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal cra

Nov 13, 2023 3:18 AM Read more >

Rescuers dig to reach more than 30 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Rescuers were digging through dirt and parts of a collapsed road tunnel Monday to reach more than 30 workers trapped by a landslide at the construction project in northern India.

Nov 12, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he is dropping out of the 2024 GOP presidential race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announced late Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 race , about two months before the start of voting in Iowa's leadoff caucuses .

Nov 12, 2023 8:43 PM Read more >

76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. broke a rib when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Philadelphia's Center City, authorities said.

Nov 12, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says

HOUSTON (AP) — Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press.

Nov 12, 2023 1:38 PM Read more >

Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back Saturday against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying Israel’s battle to crush Gaza’s ruling Hamas militants will continue with “full force.

Nov 11, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

Coach Jim Harbaugh banned from 3 games over sign-stealing allegations. Michigan asks judge for stay

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Nov 10, 2023 11:22 PM Read more >

FBI seized phones, iPad from New York Mayor Eric Adams in escalation of fundraising investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents quietly seized phones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams early this week as part of an investigation into political fundraising during his 2021 campaign, his attorney disclosed Friday.

Nov 10, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

Wisconsin snubs bourbon by elevating brandy old fashioned to state cocktail status

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with brandy, not bourbon. Now, state lawmakers are making it somewhat official.

Nov 10, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Strikes at hospitals in Gaza trigger exodus of thousands sheltering there

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians sheltering from the Israel-Hamas war at Gaza City’s main hospital fled south Friday after several reported strikes in and around the compound overnight.

Nov 10, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >