Nigerian court sentences separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life in prison
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AP) — A court in Nigeria on Thursday convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of all seven…
Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to ‘reorient’ entire company
NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive…
White House hits out at South African leader for ‘running his mouth’ over US boycott of G20
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The White House hit out Thursday at South Africa’s leader for “running his mouth” over…
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall…
Why does this NYC subway station smell ‘Christmassy’? It’s an ad
NEW YORK — A trip through New York City’s crowded subway system usually offers a pungent mix of…
Immigration crackdown arrests now top 250 in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during a North Carolina immigration…
Study finds thousands of hazardous sites in the US risk flooding from sea level rise
If heat-trapping pollution from burning coal, oil and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites across the United…
She plays ‘Amazing Grace’ in the most remote practice room on Earth
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional…
MLB will comply with Senate’s request for gambling investigation documents
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee’s request for documents…
Meta tells young Australians to download their data before a social media ban takes effect
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning…