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national / Wed, May 31, 2023 11:13 PM

Defying taboos, Shiite cleric in Iran takes in street dogs and nurses them back to health

A Muslim cleric in Iran is defying a local taboo against dogs by rescuing and nursing them back to health

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:55 PM

China and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline

China and Singapore have laid the groundwork for a hotline between the two countries that would establish a high-level communications link between...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:55 PM

Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:46 PM

Walker hits 100th homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-0 for 4th straight win

Christian Walker hit his 100th career home run, Tommy Henry threw seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:33 PM

US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs

Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:31 PM

AI chips are hot. Here's what they are, what they're for and why investors see gold

The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:30 PM

Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signaling continuity of rule

The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country’s own monarchy are getting married in a palace celebration that...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:29 PM

Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers

A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:25 PM

Cal Raleigh's RBI single in 10th inning gives Mariners 1-0 win over Yankees

Cal Raleigh’s single leading off the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Jose Caballero to give the Seattle Mariners a 1-0 win over the...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:23 PM

After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate

After sailing through the House on a bipartisan vote, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package now goes to the Senate

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:11 PM

Fresh Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital kills at least 3 people, wounds others

Russian forces began June with a fresh aerial bombardment of Kyiv, killing at least three people and wounding others

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:09 PM

British public figures urge Pakistan to release brother of pro-Imran Khan rights lawyer

Several prominent public figures in the United Kingdom have urged Pakistan to release the brother of a human rights lawyer who served as an...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 10:07 PM

Earthquakes end long road skid with 1-0 victory over Sounders

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 9:59 PM

Japan's southern Okinawa Islands prepare as tropical storm approaches

A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar headed toward Japan’s southern archipelago of Okinawa, leading the airport and businesses to close and fishermen...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 9:54 PM

Judge agrees to seal court documents in Ralph Yarl shooting; suspect to be in court

A Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door is scheduled to be back in court

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 9:46 PM

Whitecaps score early, often in 6-2 victory over Dynamo

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 9:41 PM

Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children is...

national / Wed, May 31, 2023 9:36 PM

LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the United States and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives...