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Blinken seeks to fix Palestinian ties on maiden Mideast trip

Blinken seeks to fix Palestinian ties on maiden Mideast trip

JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday announced plans to reopen a key diplomatic outreach office to the Palestinians and pledged nearly $40 million in new aid — reversing key policies of the Trump administration as he moved to
Triumph of the unhip: 'NCIS' tops TV, streaming rankings

Triumph of the unhip: 'NCIS' tops TV, streaming rankings

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company's latest rankings of popular television and streaming shows have one thing in common — “NCIS” at the top.
Judge rules against Georgia in legal fight over Israel oath

Judge rules against Georgia in legal fight over Israel oath

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Georgia law requiring some people to sign an oath involving Israel is unconstitutional.
ACLU lawsuit challenges Arkansas trans youth treatment ban

ACLU lawsuit challenges Arkansas trans youth treatment ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge Tuesday to strike down a new Arkansas law that made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces

1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces

BAGHDAD (AP) — Clashes between security forces and protesters left one person dead and over a dozen injured Tuesday after hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets in Baghdad to protest a rise in targeted killings of prominent activists and journalists.
Delaware student wins $65K literary prize

Delaware student wins $65K literary prize

CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) — A student from Delaware has won the nation’s largest undergraduate literary prize. Washington College announced Friday that Justin Nash, 22, of Smyrna won the Sophie Kerr Prize, which is worth $65,580 this year.
Mali's coup leader wrests back control of the government

Mali's coup leader wrests back control of the government

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s former coup leader Assimi Goita took control of the West African country again Tuesday after firing the president and prime minister of the transitional government, a move France decried as a coup d'etat.
US new home sales fell 5.9% in April after big March gain

US new home sales fell 5.9% in April after big March gain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on rising home prices.
After featuring in One Good Thing, volunteers keep on giving

After featuring in One Good Thing, volunteers keep on giving

For more than a year, The Associated Press has been bringing you “One Good Thing” — stories highlighting good deeds done by individuals to brighten others' days during trying times. Usually, their stories don't end there.
Baby Girl Sussex is coming, so what's big bro Archie to do?

Baby Girl Sussex is coming, so what's big bro Archie to do?

NEW YORK (AP) — Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the 2-year-old son of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, will soon have a sister in the California hamlet the decamped royals call home.