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Swedish man convicted for his role in 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State group

STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Swedish man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State militant group, Swedish media report...

Jul 31, 2025

Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country 's capit...

Jul 31, 2025

Russia hits Kyiv with missile and drone attack, killing 6 and injuring 52

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least six people including a 6-year-old boy, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. Kyiv City Milita...

Jul 30, 2025

Police arrest an Arkansas man in the killings of a married couple hiking at Devil's Den State Park

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A 28-year-old Arkansas man was arrested Wednesday in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil's Den State Park over the weekend, officials said. Ar...

Jul 30, 2025

Brown University strikes agreement to resolve discrimination complaints and restore federal funding

WASHINGTON (AP) - Brown University on Wednesday said it reached a deal with the Trump administration to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination. Th...

Jul 30, 2025

Colorado dentist convicted of murder in the poisoning death of his wife

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - A jury convicted a Colorado dentist of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the poisoning death of his wife. Prosecutors at trial had accused James Craig of repeatedly poisonin...

Jul 30, 2025

Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over 'personal matter,' unrelated to office

A city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who had entered a local magazine's office through a locked door, authorities said Wednesday. Lee Vogler, 38, ran through the building covered ...

Jul 30, 2025

Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say

NEW YORK (AP) - A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, author...

Jul 30, 2025

A Gaza hospital says that at least 37 Palestinians were killed while waiting for food at a crossing

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 37 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which received the ...

Jul 30, 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. "Over ...

Jul 30, 2025