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Treason trial of Russian American woman opens as tensions rise between Washington and Moscow

The trial of a Russian American dual citizen whom Russia accuses of treason has opened as tensions rise between Washington and Moscow

Business|Technology

OpenAI co-founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to 'safe superintelligence'

One of the founders of OpenAI who was involved in a failed effort to push out CEO Sam Altman says he’s starting a safety-focused artificial intelligence company

OpenAI co-founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to 'safe superintelligence'
Americas|Crime|News|World

Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others

Authorities in Chile say at least two rail workers were killed and nine others injured Thursday when a freight train collided head-on with another train on a test run just outside the capital of Chile

Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others
Europe|News|Political|US|World

EU envoys agree on more Russia sanctions. LNG imports are among the targets.

European Union envoys have reached agreement on a “powerful and substantial” new series of sanctions that are part of its ongoing response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

News

Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun will have memoir out in 2025

The first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, Carol Moseley Braun, will have a memoir out next year

Europe|Health|News

The European Union's top court rules that disinfectants can't be advertised as 'skin friendly'

The European Union’s top court says products such as disinfectants can’t be advertised as “skin friendly.”

The European Union's top court rules that disinfectants can't be advertised as 'skin friendly'
News|Political|US

Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

Conservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump

Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht

Miami Beach police say rapper Travis Scott was arrested on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication

Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht
Sports

Alcaraz's Wimbledon defense takes a hit when he loses in Queen's second round

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz’s buildup has taken a hit after he lost in the second round of Queen’s Club

Alcaraz's Wimbledon defense takes a hit when he loses in Queen's second round
Asia|Crime|News|World

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail after arrest in bribery case

Indian opposition leader and New Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by a court in the capital after he was arrested in a bribery case in March

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail after arrest in bribery case
Crime|News|US

Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides

An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama has been apprehended in Arkansas

Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers

Actress Judy Garland's hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in “The Wizard of Oz” after it was stolen from a local museum and then turned over to an auction company

Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
Americas|Election|News|Political

Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has begun naming her Cabinet, presenting an even gender distribution and a heavy presence from academia and her prior administration as Mexico City’s mayor

Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants
Europe|News

Slovakia’s parliament backs a contentious plan to overhaul the country's public broadcasting

Slovakia’s parliament has approved a government plan to overhaul the country’s public broadcaster

Slovakia’s parliament backs a contentious plan to overhaul the country's public broadcasting
Crime|News|US

Roller coaster strikes and critically injures man in restricted area of Ohio theme park

Authorities believe a man who apparently entered a restricted area to retrieve his keys at an Ohio theme park was critically injured when he was struck by a steel roller coaster

Crime|News|US

FBI raids several California homes, including Oakland mayor's

Federal authorities have raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses

FBI raids several California homes, including Oakland mayor's
Business|Economy|Finance|News

This Week: Consumer confidence, inflation data, GDP update

The Conference Board on Tuesday issues its consumer confidence index for June

News|Travel|US

Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake

Several small-town tourist meccas in northern Minnesota are inundated in floodwaters after heavy rain earlier this week, while another powerful storm turned a New Mexico village into a lake

Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake
News|Travel|US

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines low flight over Oklahoma City suburbs

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that swooped low enough to trigger a low-altitude alert while it was still nine miles away from the airport in Oklahoma City

Sports

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

Lionel Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th as Argentina began the defense of its Copa America title with a 2-0 victory over Canada

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
Entertainment|News|Sports|Travel

Michael Phelps returning to NBC broadcast booth for Paris Olympics swimming coverage

Michael Phelps will be back in the broadcast booth for the Paris Olympics

Asia|News|Videos|World

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather in other parts of the country

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days
Crime|Europe|News|World

A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safety

Eleven people have been killed and dozens injured when a fire that apparently started in crop stubble spread through settlements in southeastern Turkey

A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safety
Crime|Europe|Sports

Retired Azzurri star Roberto Baggio robbed at home during Italy's loss to Spain

Retired Italy star Roberto Baggio was robbed at gunpoint at his home while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the European Championship

Retired Azzurri star Roberto Baggio robbed at home during Italy's loss to Spain
Europe|News|Political|World

EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova

EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova

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