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A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China, highlighting a challenge for AI

A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because…

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Alice Munro’s daughter alleges sexual abuse by late author’s husband

2024-07-09 19:55:02 TORONTO (AP) — The daughter of the late Nobel laureate Alice Munro has accused the author’s second husband,…

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Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival

NEW ORLEANS -- Seven years ago, New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas squeezed into the corner of a classroom…

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Review of prescribed fires finds gaps in key areas as US Forest Service looks to improve safety

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Two years after the U.S. Forest Service sparked what would become the largest and most destructive wildfire…

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Here’s what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes

2024-07-09 18:25:02 Boeing will have a felony conviction if it follows through on an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty…

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Hamas says ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza City could have 'disastrous repercussions' for the cease-fire talks

Hamas says ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza City could have 'disastrous repercussions' for the cease-fire talks

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Biden’s focus shifts to this week’s NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden will shift this week from focusing on campaigning for reelection to hosting a NATO summit.…

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Belarusian authorities are forcing political prisoners to publicly repent to be freed, activists say

TALLINN, Estonia -- Human rights activists on Monday accused Belarusian authorities of setting unacceptable conditions for the release of political…

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Boeing accepts plea deal to avoid criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

2024-07-09 11:10:02 Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that…

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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

NEW YORK -- The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about…

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The US housing slump deepened in spring. Where does that leave shoppers and sellers?

LOS ANGELES -- The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring…

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Senegal’s leader wasn’t born when ECOWAS was founded. He’s asked to reunite the bloc split by coups

ABUJA, Nigeria -- Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa's youngest, is suddenly faced with a huge challenge of reuniting a…

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Several top House Democrats call on Biden to end 2024 bid during private leadership call as president keeps campaigning

Several top House Democrats call on Biden to end 2024 bid during private leadership call as president keeps campaigning

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Beryl knocks out power to nearly 3 million in Texas

2024-07-09 08:50:02 HOUSTON (AP) — After Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas early Monday, knocking out power to nearly 3 million…

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France elections 2024: Macron refuses Prime Minister Attal’s resignation

2024-07-09 07:25:02 PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of France’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to…

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How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio -- When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a stylish…

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AP PHOTOS: France celebrates after coalition of leftist parties thwarts far-right’s push for power

PARIS -- The unexpected fireworks lit up Paris's Place de la Republique.For the thousands of French people who took to…

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Second gentleman tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff arrive in the East Room of the White…

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French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limbo

French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limbo

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Hawaii governor says Biden could decide within days whether to remain in the presidential race

President Joe Biden could make a decision within days whether to remain a candidate for reelection, said Hawaii’s governor who…

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