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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive

HETAUDA, Nepal (AP) — She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the…

July 22, 2026

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that’s dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas

AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren’t…

July 22, 2026

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How protests over a popular minister’s firing sparked Ukraine’s sudden military reset

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In the span of a single week, the dismissal of a Ukrainian defense minister set in…

July 22, 2026

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Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set…

July 22, 2026

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FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become…

July 22, 2026

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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

PHOENIX (AP) — Amish Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another…

July 22, 2026

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US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help…

July 22, 2026

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What to know about the autopsy and investigation into Nolan Wells’ death

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still searching for answers about what exactly led…

July 22, 2026

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Video shows unfazed passersby during fiery attack on New York federal building by ex-soldier

Some bystanders appeared to barely bat an eye when a man set off a fountain of fireworks then started a…

July 22, 2026

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Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired

HOUSTON (AP) — The immigration officer who shot and killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not in danger…

July 22, 2026

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Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife…

July 22, 2026

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Yankees’ José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero was targeted by Major League Baseball for some pest control,…

July 22, 2026

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House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved legislation Wednesday that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, advancing an…

July 22, 2026

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House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a…

July 22, 2026

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European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions

NEW YORK (AP) — The European Union approved Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery this week, effectively clearing…

July 22, 2026

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AP Exclusive: A boater’s photo may be ‘the last picture’ of group drowned in an Ohio river

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marcus L. Martin felt instant trepidation Sunday when he saw five adults wading thigh- and waist-deep…

July 22, 2026

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Prosecutor focuses on who knew about singer D4vd’s relationship with teen girl before her killing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A money manager for D4vd testified Wednesday that he had heard only the first name of…

July 22, 2026

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OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know

ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the “unprecedented cyber incident” that led its artificial intelligence systems to break…

July 22, 2026

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House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to advance a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot…

July 22, 2026

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Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with ‘Pumping Iron,’ dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Gaines, the author whose book and documentary “Pumping Iron” helped bring professional bodybuilding into the…

July 22, 2026

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Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill

A special prosecutor on Wednesday dismissed felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was indicted on accusations…

July 22, 2026

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US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom…

July 22, 2026

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As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Barrett has seen Lake Powell drop nearly every year since 2013 or so, when he…

July 22, 2026

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The Latest: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action

The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage…

July 22, 2026