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America's biggest beer-loving states revealed — see where yours ranks
America's beer capital runs through Wisconsin for the second straight year, with the Midwest dubbed the nation's "beer belt." Regional loyalty remains strong, …
JD Vance's mother Beverly Vance reacts to vice president's 'childless cat ladies' spat with Taylor Swift
Beverly Vance said she had no idea Taylor Swift referenced JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" comment in her Kamala Harris endorsement post online.
AMB. GORDON SONDLAND: The Godfather Test -- How Putin turns every attack into a mystery—and gets away with it
Former Amb. Gordon Sondland's 'Godfather Test' urges NATO and the European Union to presume Vladimir Putin is behind cyberattacks and sabotage targeting the We…
Headlines
Dementia stole my grandmother from us. I am fighting to give families more time
After losing her grandmother to vascular dementia in Queens, New York, one advocate now leads the p…
Kirk Cousins and No 1 pick Fernando Mendoza give Raiders bettors some hope in the upcoming year
Kirk Cousins and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza headline a revamped Las Vegas Raiders quarterback room…
College football Sunday picks feature Ole Miss moving on from Lane Kiffin and Notre Dame hosting Wisconsin
The first full Saturday of college football wraps up with Sunday picks for Ole Miss vs. Louisville …
LSU had a revival, Clemson was at a funeral: Lane Kiffin’s debut sends a loud message to college football
Lane Kiffin's LSU debut delivered a 28-3 halftime lead over Clemson as Death Valley crowds rivaled …
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North America
American diplomat recalls Canadian solidarity in the days after 9/11 attacks
The legacy of Sept. 11 is seen in the depth of the relationships between Canadians and Americans, t…
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains in effect after widespread flooding, rain forecast continues
Cape Breton Island and parts of the northern mainland have been battered by rainfall for several da…
American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshapin…
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner land for talks in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday in their first visi…
Europe
German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe
Isar Aerospace plans rapid expansion amid race to capitalise on expanding satellite-launch marketA …
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin
Arrival marks first visit to Ukraine and comes day after ‘substantive plans’ on ending war discusse…
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Kiyv after Putin talks
The two US offcials are meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with national secu…
Some Americans call us ‘Europoor’ - but there are seven ways we’re exceedingly rich | Emma Beddington
Our US friends may pity Europeans for our low salaries, high taxes and dependence on public transpo…
Asia
How govt & RBI made US-Iran war a 'non-event' for Indian economy
The economy has shown resilience in the face of multiple crises. GDP growth is just one aspect of t…
'Win against India damaged us a lot': Yousuf explains Pakistan cricket's decline
Pakistan had never beaten India in a World Cup before that match in 2021. Babar Azam scored an unbe…
New Delhi building collapse kills 1, traps others
A building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping several other…
Punching above their weight: how China’s AI giants stretch each dollar in compute race
The massive gap in artificial intelligence spending between US and Chinese tech titans may not buy …
Africa
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case
Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement …
African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition
African women’s volleyball is expanding its reach. More countries are taking part in competitions, …
At least 25 dead in Cape Verde bus crash, most of them children and teenagers
At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo …
Algerian rescue workers recover body of 10-year-old boy trapped in well
Rescue operations ended Saturday night in northwestern Algeria for a 10-year-old boy trapped in a w…
Oceania
Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war'
The German government concluded last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack…
Live: Massive Leclerc crash stops Italian GP, Ferrari fans in tears
Ferrari fans have been left in tears at the Italian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc suffering a hu…
US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to pause s…
'People were screaming': Qantas passengers tell of engine spitting fire
Flight QF122 had just left Queenstown in New Zealand on Saturday when it was diverted over what the…
South America
Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepare…
Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair
Exclusive: Tan Dhesi says Argentinian threats make it more crucial than ever that PM increase defen…
From sugarcane fields to dialysis: the kidney crisis that crosses borders
Chronic kidney disease was long thought to be an old person’s malady. Now it’s a multinational heal…
A cartel tortured Julio: The US denied his family asylum and wants to send them to a third country
His family’s efforts to remain in the country have run up against Donald Trump’s hardline immigrati…
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Idaho
Meet Robin Hadder, the ‘Pied Piper’ taking on Boise’s problem rats - Idaho Statesman
Meet Robin Hadder, the ‘Pied Piper’ taking on Boise’s problem rats Idaho Statesman
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout" - nhregister.com
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout" nhregister.com
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout" - Greenwich Time
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout" Greenwich Time
Wyoming
The hottest September in Wyoming history may surprise you - Casper Star-Tribune
The hottest September in Wyoming history may surprise you Casper Star-Tribune
VISTA volunteer raising spare change for important Powell programs - WyomingNews.com
VISTA volunteer raising spare change for important Powell programs WyomingNews.com
Cowboys fall at Colorado State in season opener - WyomingNews.com
Cowboys fall at Colorado State in season opener WyomingNews.com
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Minneapolis shooting leaves 2 killed, gunman dead, at least 6 injured, including 2 police officers
Two people have died after a shooting took place near an apartment complex in downtown Minneapolis,…
Iranian drone damages residential building in Kuwait City
An Iranian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kuwait, authorities say, with no casualti…
Sam Altman's Most Serious Warning About AI Yet. Is It Hype?
US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims
President said Howard Lutnick had Venezuela operation on his mind when he was discussing Iran war o…
Federal Court Blocks Virginia Law Banning Police from Working with ICE
A federal Court has blocked a newly enacted law in Virginia that bans local police departments from…
Live Updates: Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial returns for deliberations
If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.
Wild: Video Shows What Looks Like a Targeted Shooting at Intersection in Missouri
My New USA Today Article On Dangerous Similarities Between "Democratic Socialists" and MAGA Nationalists
Both seek sweeping government control over the economy, thereby imperiling liberty, prosperity, and…
