MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Federal judges that ordered Alabama to draw new congressional lines said the state should have a second district where Black voters are the majority “or something quite close to it” and have an opportunity to elect a representative of their choice. What exactly that map should look […]
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Arrests made in a human remains trade tied to Harvard. Here’s what to know
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — WHAT HAPPENED? Federal investigators discovered a human remains trade with connections to Harvard Medical School and have arrested people in several states. According to prosecutors, the defendants were part of a nationwide network of people who bought and sold remains stolen from the medical school and an […]
Actress, singer and style icon Jane Birkin dies in Paris at age 76
PARIS — Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who charmed France with her English grace, natural style and accented French and made the country her home, has died at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their […]
American fighter who was captured by Russia last year is back in Ukraine
When Alex Drueke was captured and later released by Russian forces in Ukraine last year, he told ABC News he was convinced he was going to die. After surviving two months of captivity in one of the most dangerous places on earth, some might forgive him for never wanting to […]
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Alaska, prompting brief tsunami warning
The quake struck about 55 miles southwest of Sand Point, Alaska, officials said. July 16, 2023, 4:07 AM A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaska Peninsula late Saturday. Preliminary data placed the quake about 55 miles southwest of Sand Point, Alaska, the National Weather Service said. It had initially […]
Israel’s Netanyahu is feeling ‘very good’ after overnight hospitalization following a dizzy spell
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was still undergoing tests in hospital on Sunday after a dizzy spell but was expected to be released later in the day, his office said. Netanyahu, 73, was rushed to hospital on Saturday after feeling mild dizziness. His office said test […]
Hundreds of migrants in southern Mexico form group to head toward US
Nearly a thousand migrants that recently crossed from Guatemala to Mexico have formed a group to head north hoping to reach the border with the United States ByEDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press July 15, 2023, 8:46 PM FILE – A United States flag flies behind the border fence that divides […]
Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million, 3rd largest prize
The jackpot has a cash value of $452.2 million. July 15, 2023, 11:09 PM The Powerball jackpot numbers drawn Saturday for the $875 million prize, the third largest ever, were 2, 9, 43, 55, 57 and the Powerball was 18. The jackpot has a cash value of $452.2 million. The […]
Elon Musk says Twitter has ‘negative cash flow’ and ‘heavy debt’
Musk acquired the company last fall. July 15, 2023, 10:48 PM Elon Musk said Saturday that Twitter is struggling with a “heavy debt load” due to losing 50% of advertising revenue, resulting in the platform having a negative cash flow. “We’re still negative cash flow, due to ~50% drop in […]
Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional
A federal judge has ruled Oregon’s voter-approved gun control measure — one of the toughest in the nation — is constitutional ByThe Associated Press July 15, 2023, 9:17 PM FILE – Firearms are displayed at a gun shop in Salem, Ore., Feb. 19, 2021. A federal judge has ruled Oregon’s […]