BERLIN — The head of a major art show in Germany has resigned after an exhibit featuring antisemitic elements prompted an outcry at the event’s opening last month. The board of the documenta fifteen show said Saturday that Sabine Schormann was leaving her post as chief executive by mutual agreement. […]
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‘Historic’ Cuban official, José Ramón Balaguer, dies at 90
HAVANA — José Ramón Balaguer, a longtime member of Cuba’s communist leadership who as health minister sent thousands of the island’s doctors on missions to win hearts and minds in Venezuela and developing countries around the world, has died at age 90. An official statement read over state television late […]
Biden vowing ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is promising “strong executive action” to combat climate change, despite dual setbacks in recent weeks that have restricted his ability to regulate carbon emissions and boost clean energy such as wind and solar power. The Supreme Court last month limited how the nation’s main anti-air […]
Sudan says 31 killed in tribal clashes in Blue Nile province
CAIRO — At least 31 people were killed in tribal clashes that fired up again on Saturday in a Sudanese southern province, authorities said, the latest bloodshed in a country in turmoil since an October military coup. The fighting between the Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in the Blue Nile […]
Case of 10-year-old rape victim challenges anti-abortion movement
In a House hearing on Capitol Hill this week, an anti-abortion rights advocate said ending a pregnancy isn’t an abortion when it involves a 10-year-old rape victim. The comment stunned the Democratic lawmaker questioning her. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines abortion as a “medical intervention provided to […]
Parkland jurors must manage trial stress on their own
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The jurors chosen to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is executed will visit a bloodstained crime scene, view graphic photos and videos and listen to intense emotional testimony — an experience they will have to manage entirely on their own. Throughout what is expected […]
Gunmen kill 10 traders, hurt 2, in Indonesia’s restive Papua
JAYAPURA, Indonesia — Gunmen believed to be separatist rebels killed 10 traders and wounded two others in an attack Saturday in Indonesia’s restive Papua province, police said. Clashes have escalated in country’s the easternmost province since last year, when rebels set fire to several schools and killed two teachers. Attackers […]
San Francisco airport terminal evacuated due to bomb threat
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco International Airport’s international terminal was evacuated on Friday night due to a bomb threat and authorities found a potentially incendiary device, officials said. One person is in custody. The bomb threat was reported around 8:15 p.m. and authorities discovered a suspicious package, according to […]
Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP convention
MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee moved another step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention on Friday when a site selection committee unanimously recommended the event be held there rather than Nashville, Tennessee. The Republican National Committee would still need to approve the location at its meeting Aug. 2-5 in […]
At least 5 die after storm causes Montana highway pileup
HARDIN, Mont. — At least five people have died after a dust storm fueled by wind gusts topping 60 mph caused a pileup Friday evening on Interstate 90 in Montana, authorities said. More than 20 vehicles crashed and Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jay Nelson said authorities believe the weather was […]