AP: Volunteer firefighters ward off Australia’s blazes
Doug Schutz started volunteering with the Rural Fire Service in Australia’s New South Wales state some 53 years ago, at the age of 13. Now … Read more
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AP: Stabbings, shootings, assaults weigh on US Jewish youth
Many young Jewish Americans are searching for ways to cope with a string of anti-Semitic attacks. (Jan. 8) For more on this story visit: https://apnews.com/cce65f400c17b004d4ec7d5ff5a0ff8c … Read more
AP: Ivanka Trump: US should recruit, retain immigrants
Ivanka Trump said the U.S. should “recruit and retain” immigrants to help American businesses and “invest in American workers.” President Trump’s daughter and advisor spoke … Read more
AP: Homeless women fight to stay in Oakland house
A group of homeless women with children fighting to stay in a vacant three-bedroom house in Oakland have gained support from some state lawmakers. A … Read more
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday December 25th: 3 found dead in Florida home; Trump downplays North Korea concerns; Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Midnight Mass; Bloomberg … Read more
AP: Menorah lighting in Jersey City
A menorah was lit in Jersey City, New Jersey on Sunday evening to celebrate the first night of Hannukah. WABC-TV in New York reports the … Read more
AP: UN accuses Chilean police of rights violations
UN accuses Chilean police of rights violations Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website: https://apnews.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP Facebook: https://facebook.com/APNews Google+: https://plus.google.com/115892241801867723374 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You … Read more
AP: Official: NJ attack ‘fueled’ by anti-Semitism
The two killers who stormed a kosher market in Jersey City were driven by hatred of Jews and law enforcement, New Jersey’s attorney general said … Read more
AP: Miss Universe promotes message of inclusion
Newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi says she “kind of forgot everything” when she was named as the winner and explains why representation and inclusion … Read more
AP: Trump signs Anti-Semitism order at Hanukkah event
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a rising problem of anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses. (Dec. 11) … Read more
AP: De Blasio: Jersey shooting an ‘Anti-Semitic crime’
A day after gunmen targeting a Jewish market in Jersey City left several dead, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the incident an … Read more
AP: Santa gets chopper ride to remote Alaska village
Members of the Alaska Air National Guard flew to a rural village recently with a special mission, delivering some early Christmas cheer and a visit … Read more
AP: Pelosi announces agreement on USMCA trade pact
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major win on the same … Read more
AP: Meditation, gratitude keep priest going
The Rev. Philip Schmitter, a Catholic priest, has served the beleaguered city of Flint, Michigan, for 50 years. He concedes that self-care often falls by … Read more
AP: Saudi student opens fire, kills 3 at Fl Naval base
The government of Saudi Arabia has condemned a fatal shooting by a Saudi aviation student at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. (Dec. 6) Subscribe … Read more
AP: House taking up bill to fight voter suppression
House lawmakers are about to vote on a bill aimed at combatting voter suppression that Democrats say has occured in nearly two dozen states in … Read more
AP: Tufts University removes Sackler sign from bldg
A maintenance worker has used a hammer and a flexible wall scrapper to remove the name of the billionaire family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue … Read more
AP: Tufts University removes Sackler sign from bldg
A maintenance worker has used a hammer and a flexible wall scrapper to remove the name of the billionaire family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue … Read more
AP: Flooding closes roads, schools in California
Several schools remain closed Thursday in a Northern California town after heavy rain led to flooding on a major highway in Monterey County. (Dec. 5) … Read more
AP: Protester interrupts event by Buttigieg supporters
An event by African-American supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg in the Indiana city where he is mayor turned chaotic Wednesday night. (Dec. 5) … Read more
AP: French unions launch chaotic nationwide strikes
Unions in France have launched open-ended, nationwide strikes against the government’s plan to reform the retirement system (Dec. 5) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress … Read more
AP: Transgender bathroom case in federal court
A transgender student’s fight over school bathrooms comes before a federal appeals court, setting the stage for a groundbreaking ruling. (Dec. 5) Subscribe for more … Read more
AP: Activists denounce Kid Rock’s tirade against Oprah
Civil rights activists applaud news that Kid Rock won’t renew the licensing agreement for his Made in Detroit restaurant (Dec. 4) Subscribe for more Breaking … Read more
AP: Legal scholars weigh Trump impeachment charges
Four law school professors are giving lessons on American history and presidential politics as they testify in the House impeachment inquiry. Some say Donald Trump’s … Read more
AP: Albany bishop to temporarily run Buffalo diocese
Bishop Ed Scharfenberger was appointed to run the Buffalo Catholic diocese after former Bishop Richard Malone resigned amid mounting calls for his ouster from staff, … Read more
AP: 2 of 4 escaped teens caught in Tennessee
Police say two of the four teens who escaped a Tennessee juvenile detention center have been captured. The Metro Nashville Police Department tweeted late Tuesday … Read more
AP: Officer stabbed, student shot at Wisconsin school
A Wisconsin high school resource officer shot a 16-year-old student Tuesday after the boy stabbed him in his office, marking the second time in as … Read more
AP: ShowBiz Minute: Gotham, Eilish, Union
“Marriage Story” dominates Gotham Awards with 4 wins; Billie Eilish top winner at first Apple Music Awards; NBC, union investigate “America’s Got Talent” racism report. … Read more
AP: US court mulls bid to block border asylum policy
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Monday heard arguments on the Trump administration’s ban on immigrants who didn’t seek asylum while passing through a third … Read more
AP: Justices weigh dismissal of case over NYC gun law
The Supreme Court considered Monday whether to dismiss the first gun rights case it has heard in nearly 10 years, a dispute over New York … Read more
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Here’s the latest for Monday December 2nd: White House refuses to participate in Judiciary Committee impeachment hearings; China suspends US Navy visits to Hong Kong; … Read more
AP: Buttigieg, black pastor discuss racism, poverty
As he labors to win over black voters, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg found a receptive host on Sunday in the Rev. William Barber, who … Read more
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Here’s the latest for Thursday, November 28th: Trump visits troops in Afghanistan; Thanksgiving rally to celebrate U.S. in Hong Kong; Texas chemical plant fire continues … Read more
AP: Thousands rally in Hong Kong to thank US
Waving U.S. flags, thousands rallied in central Hong Kong to thank the United States for passing two Hong Kong laws supporting human rights in the … Read more
AP: Newcomer schools help kids adapt to US life
Children from around the world are learning the English skills and American classroom customs they need to succeed. “Newcomer schools” in Arizona and Texas are … Read more
AP: Formerly homeless make Thanksgiving shelter meals
The chefs at City Beet Kitchens in Brooklyn, many of whom used to be homeless or in prison, or both, prepared Thanksgiving meals to be … Read more