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national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 3:21 AM

Iran denies being involved in attack on Salman Rushdie

An Iranian government official is denying that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 3:10 AM

This Week: Walmart earns, Fed meeting minutes, US home sales

Walmart reports its second-quarter results Tuesday

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 3:01 AM

US Congress members meet Taiwan leader amid China anger

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has met with a delegation of U.S. Congress members, in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for the...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:54 AM

Iran's Foreign Ministry denies Tehran was involved in assault on Salman Rushdie, in first public statement on attack

Iran's Foreign Ministry denies Tehran was involved in assault on Salman Rushdie, in first public statement on attack

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:45 AM

S Korea offers North economic benefits for denuclearization

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is offering “audacious” economic assistance to North Korea if it abandons its nuclear weapons program

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:40 AM

AP-NORC poll: Many in US doubt their own impact on climate

Americans are less concerned now about how climate change might impact them personally — and about how their personal choices affect the climate...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:27 AM

Boredom, loneliness plague Ukrainian youth near front line

The children and teens who remain in eastern Ukraine are retreating into social media, video games and other digital technology to cope with the...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:25 AM

Asian shares mixed after China cuts key rate, Japan GDP up

Shares are mixed in Asia after China cut a key interest rate and Japan reported its economy expanded at a faster pace in the last quarter

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 2:25 AM

Japan marks WWII's end, Kishida doesn't mention aggression

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has renewed Japan’s no-war pledge at a somber ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the country's World War II...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 1:59 AM

PM Modi pledges to make India developed country in 25 years

The prime minister is pledging to work with vigor to turn poverty-ridden India into a developed country in the next 25 years

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 1:50 AM

Heavy rains set off flash floods, killing 31 in Afghanistan

The Taliban's state-run news agency says heavy rains have set off flash floods that killed at least 31 people in Afghanistan

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 1:37 AM

China cuts interest rate to shore up sagging economy

China’s central bank has trimmed a key interest rate to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 1:36 AM

Japan economy grows 2.2% in 2Q on revived consumer spending

Japan has reported its economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2% in the last quarter as consumer spending rebounded with an easing of pandemic...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 12:49 AM

US beats Sweden 3-2 to finish world junior group play 4-0

Harvard forward Matthew Coronato scored twice and the defending champion United States held off Sweden 3-2 on Saturday night to finish 4-0 in...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 12:21 AM

Whanganui River 'always makes things better for me'

Five years ago, the Whanganui River was recognized as a living person in a groundbreaking New Zealand law

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 12:18 AM

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use

Seven states in the U.S. West are facing a deadline from the federal government to come up with a plan to use substantially less Colorado River...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 12:15 AM

Northeastern farmers face new challenges with severe drought

The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S. with rising sea levels, heavy precipitation and storm surges causing...

national / Mon, Aug 15, 2022 12:13 AM

Brody scores to lead Salt Lake past Seattle Sounders 2-1