The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges
Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn...
Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 ballot
Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal...
Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift...
US ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale to...
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel praised Japan's contribution to drastic “reform and modernization” of their alliance, particularly its military capability...
Opposition candidate in Congo alleges police fired bullets as protesters seek re-do of election
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A main opposition candidate in Congo accused police of using live bullets to break up a protest Wednesday in the...
Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities’ refusal to register her for the race
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday lost her appeal against election officials' refusal to accept her nomination...
Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54
LONDON (AP) — Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul,...
Israel launches heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza overnight and into Wednesday after broadening its offensive against Hamas...
A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired almost 50 Shahed drones at targets in Ukraine and shelled a train station where more than 100 civilians...
US online retailer Zulily says it will go into liquidation, surprising customers
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. online retailer Zulily is closing down, surprising customers and laying off hundreds of workers after efforts to salvage the...
