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Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes

Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes

Wildfire near Anadarko forces evacuations and threatens homes
Crime|Environment|US

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two

'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts

‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts

‘He’s needed and missed’: Alabaster prays for beloved missing man's return during search efforts
Crime|Economy|Political

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy

President Donald Trump has highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms

Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week

Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s last-ditch effort to deny $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections

Zambian police arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections last week, accusing them of posing a threat to state security, the government

Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections
Arts|Crime|Food|World

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark

Loaves of sourdough bread now fill the display window of Suchart and Friends Gun, a firearms shop-turned-bakery in Bangkok's

In Bangkok's gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark
Crime|Entertainment|US

Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court has again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a $5 million jury verdict in favor of writer E

Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Crime|World

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. President Donald Trump's chief of staff

British leader reportedly exchanged messages with impostor of top White House official
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting

Somali federal troops drove opposition forces out of one of the country's biggest cities, Baidoa, on Monday, following heavy clashes that left many people dead, residents

Somali troops push militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports

U.S. federal prosecutors looking into billionaire Mark Walter's empire are focused on four businesses that served as intermediaries between insurance companies he controlled, the

US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|World

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?

Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met U.S. envoy Jared Kushner,

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Egypt?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
Crime|Election|US

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for reelection in a new Florida district after Republicans redrew the congressional map

In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"

Bethel Park police seek suspect after kittens thrown from car: "It was horrific"
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention

Bay Area asylum-seeker returns home after nearly a month in ICE detention
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.
Business|Crime|Lifestyle

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot

A Microsoft exec was gunned down in the middle of the road. Prosecutors say it was an elaborate plot
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally

Construction workers strike gold at work – literally
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show

Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used as evidence to bring

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
Americas|Crime|World

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Crime|Education|Opinion|World

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Belgium and Greece, with a massive blaze scorching a nature reserve in eastern Belgium

Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain

Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way
Crime|Election|Finance|Political

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House

Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House
Crime|Political|US|World

US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool

U.S.

US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84

Authorities in Zimbabwe continue searching for bodies after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba last week, killing more than 80 people

12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
Business|Crime|Economy|World

US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge, FT reports

The U.S. government has discussed new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the

US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge, FT reports
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta

Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by land and sea

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Crime|Education|US

Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5

Authorities are seeking additional people who fired weapons during a weekend shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded

Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

How OJ Simpson’s infamous Bronco chase captured a changing era of US sports coverage in the 1990s

How OJ Simpson’s infamous Bronco chase captured a changing era of US sports coverage in the 1990s

How OJ Simpson’s infamous Bronco chase captured a changing era of US sports coverage in the 1990s
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

Thieves have stolen four works attributed to Sicilian Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina from a regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
Crime|World

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky

Police in Kentucky say one person has died and four others were injured in a shooting at a park

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

These are the key players in Tupac Shakur’s murder trial

These are the key players in Tupac Shakur’s murder trial

These are the key players in Tupac Shakur’s murder trial
Arts|Crime|Health|Political|World

Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85

Cambodian artist Bou Meng, one of only seven people known to have survived a notorious Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85

Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships

Police have made one arrest after a security incident caused transportation delays for fans and athletes leaving Alexander Stadium following Saturday night’s session at the European track-and-field championships in Birmingham, England

Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

The BBC has asked a U.S. court for help getting documents and testimony from U.S. President Donald Trump's family in connection to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
Crime|Political|US|World

Man who official says has past mental health issues faces hate crime charges after disrupting service at Manhattan synagogue

Man who official says has past mental health issues faces hate crime charges after disrupting service at Manhattan synagogue

Man who official says has past mental health issues faces hate crime charges after disrupting service at Manhattan synagogue
Crime|Political|World

Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

An extremist official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night

Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary

A dozen people were killed and at least 10 seriously

Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary
Crime|World

Nearly 10 years after a Florida teen vanished in the middle of the night, detectives turn to psychics for help

Nearly 10 years after a Florida teen vanished in the middle of the night, detectives turn to psychics for help

Nearly 10 years after a Florida teen vanished in the middle of the night, detectives turn to psychics for help
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

Thieves stole four artworks by 15th century painter Antonello da Messina from a museum in his Sicilian hometown, a loss to the island's

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country
Crime|Europe|World

A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others

Police say a passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others

A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
Australia|Crime|World

Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says

Australia's New South Wales state will start a gun buyback in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, part of the national response to a shooting spree

Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says
Crime|Education|Health

Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting

Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting Saturday that left five people injured

Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting
Business|Crime|Health|US

Mangione speaks in court: 'I shot Mr. Thompson and he died'

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “I shot Mr. Thompson and he died,” he told the court. “I knew what I was doing was illegal.”

Mangione speaks in court: 'I shot Mr. Thompson and he died'
Crime|World

Mysterious bomb-dropping drones sank their fishing boats, survivors say. Who was behind the attacks?

Mysterious bomb-dropping drones sank their fishing boats, survivors say. Who was behind the attacks?

Mysterious bomb-dropping drones sank their fishing boats, survivors say. Who was behind the attacks?
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived

Authorities say a teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in a series of Michigan shootings

Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Africa|Crime|World

Zimbabwean boat accident death toll rises to 68 as more bodies recovered

Twenty-two more bodies have been recovered following a boat accident in a lake in Zimbabwe, police said on Saturday, taking the death toll to 68.

Zimbabwean boat accident death toll rises to 68 as more bodies recovered
Crime|Political|World

Palestinians in Qusra say they have faced militant settler attacks for months

Families on the outskirts of Qusra, the West Bank village where Palestinian homes have been under siege for nearly a week, said they have faced sometimes

Palestinians in Qusra say they have faced militant settler attacks for months
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Son of former Mexican president says US revoked his visa​​

(In Aug. 14 story, corrects to attribute comment in paragraph 8 to a State Department spokesperson instead of to a named individual.)

Son of former Mexican president says US revoked his visa​​
Africa|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown

Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta,

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, marking the deadliest attacks since a truce with Hezbollah began in June

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|World

Prediction market operator Kalshi hits back at Nevada regulator over geofencing fine

Prediction market operator Kalshi accused Nevada's gaming regulator of violating federal law in a statement on Saturday after it sought daily penalties of $120,000 a day over the

Prediction market operator Kalshi hits back at Nevada regulator over geofencing fine
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here's what to know

The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur begins Monday in Las Vegas

After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here's what to know
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Between cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide

At first light on Ecuador's Pacific coast, small fishing boats fan out from the villages of San Mateo and

Between cartel threats and US airstrikes, Ecuador fishermen have nowhere to hide
Business|Crime|Economy|World

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday Iran had attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening
Crime|Education|Political|World

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China's accusation that he has "consistently attacked and smeared" Beijing, branding the remarks as a "

Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic'
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US|World

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions

In the weeks before a rush of more than 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, border workers

Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Crusading India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown

Maharashtra state's food safety chief has intensified a crackdown on the food and grocery industries, suspending the permits of 12

Crusading India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown
Business|Crime|Health|US

What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers

Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
Business|Crime

What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking-to-kill charges has raised questions about how it’ll affect his state murder case and what his lawyers might do to prevent Mangione from spending the rest of his life in prison

What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Crime|US|World

Shootings in Michigan leave 5 people plus suspect dead following large-scale search

Authorities in Michigan say a series of shootings have left five people plus a suspect dead

Shootings in Michigan leave 5 people plus suspect dead following large-scale search
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Africa|Crime|Economy|World

A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive, UN says

An estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali in late 2025 has helped to fund their advances across West

A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive, UN says