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The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Health Ministry said more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. At least 13,492 have been injured.
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Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana's congressional map with two mostly Black districts.
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Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana's congressional map with two mostly Black districts.
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At least 36 dead after overcrowded and dilapidated bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India

At least 36 dead after overcrowded and dilapidated bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A poorly maintained and overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, killing at least 36 people and injuring several others, officials said.
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15 dead after a passenger bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India

15 dead after a passenger bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 25 others, officials said.
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Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials

Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials

PAIPORTA, Spain (AP) — A crowd of enraged survivors hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple on Sunday during their first visit to the center of their nation's deadliest natural disaster in living memory.
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Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks.
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Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon

NEW YORK (AP) — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.
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Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimid
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Federal judge lets Iowa keep challenging voter rolls although naturalized citizens may be affected

Federal judge lets Iowa keep challenging voter rolls although naturalized citizens may be affected

A federal judge ruled Sunday that Iowa can continue challenging the validity of hundreds of ballots from potential noncitizens even though critics said the effort threatens the voting rights of people who’ve recently become U.S. citizens. U.S.
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