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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
WASHINGTON | The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who spent […]
A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK | Pennsylvania officials have reported a fourth measles-associated death. The latest death involved an 18-year-old resident of Mifflin County, in the center of the state, the county coroner’s office said in a Facebook post. The cause was acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe neurological complication of measles, it said. On Saturday, a […]
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
For generations, kids have learned how to ride a bike — a quintessential childhood milestone — in driveways, on sidewalks and in neighborhood streets. Now, they’re learning in school gyms and playgrounds. On a recent September day, kindergarteners at Terra Vista Elementary School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, were fitted with helmets and assigned a black-and-white […]
Which small SUV wins? Kia Seltos edges out Honda HR-V
Crossovers have become a popular choice for buyers who want the practicality of an SUV without the size and expense of a larger vehicle. For many shoppers, that means finding a vehicle that’s easy to live with, offers enough room for everyday duties, keeps fuel costs in check, and provides the versatility to be useful […]
Chrissie Hynde hates cameras and talking about herself. She made a Pretenders doc anyway
TORONTO | Chrissie Hynde is not one for looking back. She detests self-mythologizing. She doesn’t even like cameras. She’s just about the most reluctant documentary subject there is. Yet filmmaker Joss Crowley, after years of persuading, finally managed to get Hynde to go along with the first authorized documentary on her seminal rock band, the […]
Nick Reiner avoids death penalty over his parents’ killings but still faces life in prison
LOS ANGELES | Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner ‘s son will not face the death penalty on charges he fatally stabbed his parents after lying in wait at their home in Los Angeles late last year, prosecutors said Tuesday. If convicted, the maximum sentence 33-year-old Nick Reiner could get is life without the possibility of parole, […]
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
TOKYO | The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country’s rapidly aging and declining population. The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year and exceeding the 100,000 […]
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attended a hearing Wednesday at the International Criminal Court, where he’s facing charges of crimes against humanity, smiling and waving to supporters during his first public appearance in over a year. The ex-leader is accused of murder and attempted murder for his alleged involvement in dozens […]
Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a ‘red line’ as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
CAIRO | Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, as the region responded with condemnation Wednesday but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key U.S. ally, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the new front of the Iran war. With the world’s […]
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member
STRASBOURG, France | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have soured the relationship between the North American neighbors. […]