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China, the world’s biggest exporter, says it is deeply concerned about tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade by forcing many shippers to avoid the Suez Canal

BEIJING (AP) — China, the world’s biggest exporter, says it is deeply concerned about tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade by forcing many shippers to avoid the Suez Canal. China has been in “close communication with all parties concerned and making positive efforts to de-escalate” the situation in which Iran-backed Houthi […]

JAN. 24, 2024

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US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowly

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July as homebuyers were encouraged by a modest pullback in mortgage rates, slowing home price growth and the most properties on the market in over five years. Existing home sales rose 2% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, the […]

AUG. 21, 2025

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View of the Chateau de Vincennes, a massive fortress with the Holy Chapel, left, just east of Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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Escape the crowds at Versailles with a trip to Vincennes, Paris’ quieter chateau

For visitors to France overwhelmed by the crowds at Versailles, the Paris region offers a calmer chateau experience: The fortress of Vincennes, a medieval royal residence with the tallest keep in Europe that once held renowned figures such as the Marquis de Sade. The massive fortress east of Paris, just 15 minutes from the city center […]

AUG. 14, 2025

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Oklahoma City Thunder players hold up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all season was the best team at the […]

JUNE 23, 2025

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FILE - Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska’s primary — and he’s not happy about it

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is running for reelection in Alaska and faces a field of 15 competitors. One of them is Dan Sullivan.

JUNE 3, 2026

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FILE - The toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas, July, 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data. There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the […]

JUNE 16, 2026

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Hotels and highways are seen around Universal Volcano Bay water park, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla., which saw an influx of migrants in recent years drawn by warm temperatures, a vibrant migrant community, and plentiful job opportunities. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden

After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the state in recent years as immigration surged under former President Joe Biden. No […]

OCT. 1, 2025

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FILE - In this long exposure photo, a string of SpaceX StarLink satellites passes over an old stone house near Florence, Kan., on May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

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Chinese researchers suggest lasers and sabotage to counter Musk’s Starlink satellites

Stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, supply-chain sabotage and custom-built attack satellites armed with ion thrusters. Those are just some of the strategies Chinese scientists have been developing to counter what Beijing sees as a potent threat: Elon Musk’ s armada of Starlink communications satellites. Chinese government and military scientists, concerned about Starlink’s potential use by adversaries […]

JULY 31, 2025

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Ed Lutgen shows off his tattoo while waiting to hear the results of the union vote on a new contract offer from Boeing, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at IAM District 751 Union Hall in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places

Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere voted to end a seven-week strike overnight. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers district in Seattle said 59% of members who cast ballots agreed to approve the company’s fourth formal offer and the third put to a vote. Organized labor has […]

NOV. 5, 2024

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FILE - Commander Jared Isaacman speaks at a news conference after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center for an upcoming private human spaceflight mission in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chief

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The nominee for NASA’s top job, billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman, outlined his vision for space exploration on Wednesday that prioritizes sending astronauts to Mars without giving up on the moon. “It’s imperative that we do both,” Isaacman told senators. President Donald Trump nominated Isaacman to become NASA’s 15th administrator late last year. If […]

APRIL 9, 2025

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FILE - A Home Depot logo sign hands on its facade, Friday, May 14, 2021, in North Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

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Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same time, U.S. […]

MAY 23, 2025

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FILE - Diana Flores, quarterback and captain of the Mexican national flag football team, stands on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens, Sept. 22, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

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QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject

Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field. She’s starred in Super Bowl commercials to promote her sport, too. This, though, confirmed just how far-reaching women’s flag football has become — Kansas City Chiefs standout Patrick Mahomes once referred to her by name and mentioned her being a QB. Game […]

JAN. 20, 2026

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China, the world’s biggest exporter, says it is deeply concerned about tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade by forcing many shippers to avoid the Suez Canal

US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowly

Escape the crowds at Versailles with a trip to Vincennes, Paris’ quieter chateau

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska’s primary — and he’s not happy about it

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden

Chinese researchers suggest lasers and sabotage to counter Musk’s Starlink satellites

Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chief

Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices

QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject

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