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Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis , leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday.
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Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas' slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh , in the emirate of Qatar on Friday as the fallout surged from his death in an alleged Israeli attack.
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Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says

Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.
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Hurricane Carlotta forms over Pacific Ocean as it moves away from Mexico

Hurricane Carlotta forms over Pacific Ocean as it moves away from Mexico

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Carlotta has formed over the Pacific Ocean and continues to strengthen as it moves away from Mexico.
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Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

Masked assailants ransack Venezuela opposition leader's headquarters as post-election tensions mount

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A half dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolás Maduro following the country’s disputed preside
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3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan , along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara
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Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount

GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep.
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Shah wins Democratic primary for Phoenix-area district to face 7-term GOP US Rep. Schweikert

Shah wins Democratic primary for Phoenix-area district to face 7-term GOP US Rep. Schweikert

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Arizona state Rep.
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Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen.
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Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business, U.S. authorities announced Thursday.
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