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The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say

The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble, authorities said.
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Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam trophy by beating Jasmine Paolini

Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam trophy by beating Jasmine Paolini

LONDON (AP) — Barbora Krejcikova kept insisting that nobody — not her friends, not her family, not even herself — would believe she won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title.
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Missing Polish coal miner found alive more than two days after an earthquake

Missing Polish coal miner found alive more than two days after an earthquake

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A miner who went missing after an earthquake shook Poland's Rydultowy coal mine has been found alive more than two days after the accident that killed one and injured 17 other workers, local officials said Saturday.
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A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters' hopes of his release are dashed

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters' hopes of his release are dashed

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Saturday overturned the convictions and seven-year sentences of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, but officials quickly moved to prevent his release from prison.
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Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearance

Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearance

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales is set to attend the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in a rare public appearance after her cancer diagnosis.
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Rescuers recover first body from 2 buses that were hit by landslide and fell into a river in Nepal

Rescuers recover first body from 2 buses that were hit by landslide and fell into a river in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers in Nepal recovered Saturday the first body after a landslide swept away two buses, pushing them into a raging river a day earlier, authorities said.
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Peter Navarro, Trump ex-aide jailed for contempt of Congress, will address RNC, AP sources say

Peter Navarro, Trump ex-aide jailed for contempt of Congress, will address RNC, AP sources say

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro , who is currently in jail on contempt of Congress charges, is expected to speak at next week's Republican National Convention just hours after his release.
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California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West

California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from what tribal leaders are calling the “
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Jury ends first day of deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial without a verdict

Jury ends first day of deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial without a verdict

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City jury finished its first three hours of deliberations Friday without reaching a verdict in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen.
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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
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