World News

Iran puts the death toll from a fire at a drug rehabilitation center at 32

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A fire at a private drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran killed 32 people on Friday, according to Iranian state media, five more than reported earlier.

Nov 3, 2023 4:46 AM Read more >

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them.

Nov 2, 2023 8:19 PM Read more >

House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S.

Nov 2, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt.

Nov 2, 2023 3:46 PM Read more >

No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed North Dakota lawmaker, report says

BISMARCK, N.D.

Nov 2, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” in heavy fighting with militants, the military said Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leav

Nov 2, 2023 11:43 AM Read more >

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Thursday and confirmed Adm.

Nov 2, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Colombia's government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible for the weekend kidnapping of the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccer team striker Luis Díaz.

Nov 2, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >

UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st straight year

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba for a 31st straight year.

Nov 2, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Diplomacy to pause fighting and ease siege intensifies as Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops advanced toward Gaza City on Thursday, as the Palestinian death toll rose above 9,000. With no end in sight after weeks of heavy fighting, U.S.

Nov 2, 2023 7:48 AM Read more >