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May 3, 2024

Alabama Gov. Ivey signs bill to ensure President Biden appears on November ballot

AL lawmakers signed a bill to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the November ballot since he won't be formally nominated until after Alabama's early certification deadline.

May 3, 2024

War-scarred village in Ukraine finds solace in vibrant new church

A new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter season. Two years ago, it provided refuge.

May 3, 2024

Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming

French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.

May 3, 2024

Russia will face consequences for 'absolutely intolerable' cyberattack, German foreign minister says

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.

May 3, 2024

15 confirmed dead after bus plunges into rocky ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed on Friday in northern Pakistan after a bus plunged into a rocky ravine after its driver lost control, according to police.

May 2, 2024

Mexican cops find tents, question people in the case of 2 Australians, 1 American missing in Baja

Mexican authorities said they have questioned three people and found abandoned tents linked to the case of an American and two Australians who went missing in Baja California.

May 2, 2024

M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

The mining town of Rubaya in eastern Congo, known for its production of a mineral used in smartphones, has been seized by a rebel group that allegedly has links to Rwanda.

May 2, 2024

Closing arguments heard in NH youth detention center abuse suit

Jurors heard closing arguments on Thursday in a case against the state of New Hampshire over alleged abuse at the Sununu Youth Services Center.

May 2, 2024

For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm

Michael Blowen founded thoroughbred retirement farm Old Friends two decades ago, and now he can watch former racehorses from his own house, including Silver Charm who won the 1997 Kentucky Derby.

May 2, 2024

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

It is not yet clear how many states will vote in November on measures to preserve abortion access following the 2022 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.