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Qatar pledges $500 million to support reconstruction in Gaza

Qatar pledges $500 million to support reconstruction in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Qatari government has pledged $500 million to support reconstruction in the Gaza Strip after an 11-day war between the territory’s Hamas rulers and Israel.
Mali’s transitional president resigns while in detention

Mali’s transitional president resigns while in detention

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s transitional president has resigned while he and the prime minister are in detention after being arrested by the military earlier this week.
Erdogan dismisses mob head's claims as 'plot' against Turkey

Erdogan dismisses mob head's claims as 'plot' against Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said a series of severe allegations made against members of his entourage by a fugitive mafia boss were a plot against Turkey, and vowed to fight criminal gangs.
3 arrested in Italy funicular crash; clamp deactivated brake

3 arrested in Italy funicular crash; clamp deactivated brake

ROME (AP) — Police arrested three people Wednesday in the cable car disaster that killed 14 people in northern Italy, saying workers placed a clamp on the emergency brake to deactivate it as a patchwork repair - one that prevented the brake from enga
Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut carbon emissions

Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut carbon emissions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels in a landmark case brought by climate activist groups.
John Warner met Liz Taylor at dinner -- with Queen Elizabeth

John Warner met Liz Taylor at dinner -- with Queen Elizabeth

John Warner served for 30 years in the U.S. Senate, much of it as chairman of the powerful Armed Services Committee, and as a centrist Republican he established himself at the center of American politics.
Grammys change rules for album of the year award

Grammys change rules for album of the year award

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has updated its rules for the album of the year Grammy, giving more producers and songwriters a better chance at winning the top award.
A year later, Krasinski's 'Quiet Place' ready to make noise

A year later, Krasinski's 'Quiet Place' ready to make noise

NEW YORK (AP) — John Krasinski, whose “A Quiet Place Part II” is one of the biggest studio releases to open exclusively in theaters this year, recently returned to the movies, himself.
Actor John Cena faces backlash in China over Taiwan comment

Actor John Cena faces backlash in China over Taiwan comment

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Actor and professional wrestler John Cena has apologized to fans in China after he called Taiwan a country in a promotional interview for his upcoming film and became the latest celebrity to face the fury of Chinese nationalists
Joe West breaks umpiring record with 5,376th game

Joe West breaks umpiring record with 5,376th game

CHICAGO (AP) — No arguing this: Cowboy Joe is No. 1 on the chart. Joe West set baseball's umpiring record when the Chicago White Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Tuesday night.