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Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency resigned abruptly Thursday, a day after saying he had no regret about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that devastated the historic seaside community of Lahaina an
Authorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case

Authorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nine current or former Northern California police officers were charged Thursday in a federal corruption investigation that found evidence they committed civil rights violations and fraud in an effort to get a pay raise and lied
Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote

Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian hacker claimed at a congressional hearing Thursday that then-President Jair Bolsonaro wanted him to hack into the country’s electronic voting system to expose its alleged weaknesses ahead of the 2022 presidential ele
Nigeria says 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by an armed group and a related helicopter crash

Nigeria says 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by an armed group and a related helicopter crash

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 36 Nigerian soldiers were killed in the country’s northcentral region during an ambush by armed gangs and in the crash of a helicopter sent to the scene, the nation's military said Thursday.
Twila Kilgore tapped as interim coach for U.S. women's national soccer team

Twila Kilgore tapped as interim coach for U.S. women's national soccer team

Twila Kilgore will serve as interim coach of the U.S women's national soccer team following the resignation of coach Vlatko Andonovski, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Thursday. Kilgore, the first American-born woman to earn U.S.
Mississippi judge declares mistrial in case of 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver

Mississippi judge declares mistrial in case of 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men charged in the attack on a Black FedEx employee who was making a delivery.
Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval

Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry said Thursday it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal.
A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women's World Cup , and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final.
US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says

US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says

U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C.