Pope’s big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church headed into its final stretch Wednesday, with differences over the...
Environmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Environmental groups on Wednesday urged a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of a meeting in Jamaica of a...
Bitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive...
NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is having another moment. The world's largest cryptocurrency soared to almost $35,000 this week, marking its highest point in...
Argentina’s third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoff
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine presidential candidate Patricia Bullrich, who placed third in Sunday’s election, endorsed right-wing populist Javier Milei on Wednesday...
Senate panel OKs Lew to be ambassador to Israel, and a final confirmation vote...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Jacob Lew to be ambassador to Israel, moving quickly to get him in place...
Colorado judge chides company that tried to pay $23,500 settlement in coins weighing 3...
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge chided a welding company that tried to pay off a $23,500 settlement with a subcontractor by sending the...
Abortions in the US rose slightly overall after post-Roe restrictions were put in place,...
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy,...
Judge reinstates murder charge against Philadelphia police officer in fatal shooting of motorist
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge on Wednesday reinstated all charges, including a murder count, against a former police officer who shot and killed a...
Man trapped in jewelry vault overnight is freed when timer opens the chamber as...
NEW YORK (AP) — A man was trapped inside a steel-reinforced concrete jewelry vault in New York City overnight after firefighters had to abandon...
Bulgaria is launching the construction of 2 US-designed nuclear reactors
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria on Wednesday decided to expand the country’s nuclear power generation as an alternative to fossil fuels by launching the...
