Category Archives: World
US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) - After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and ...
Jul 07, 2026
Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Explosions rocked Syria's capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France's president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from yea...
Jul 07, 2026
After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
SEATTLE (AP) - Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' ...
Jul 06, 2026
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE (AP) - Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after ...
Jul 06, 2026
A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged
PHOENIX (AP) - A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, accordin...
Jul 06, 2026
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leadi...
Jul 06, 2026
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
NEW YORK (AP) - States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollee...
Jul 06, 2026
Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived Monday in Syria, making him the first major western leader to visit the war-torn country since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. Uk...
Jul 06, 2026
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as the country's fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout in the country of nearly 10 million people...
Jul 06, 2026
NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organization's spending targets at its annual s...
Jul 06, 2026