Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (news agencies) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder ...
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Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (news agencies) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments ...
Read moreUS economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses ...
Read moreFACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu’s claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country’s conduct in the devastating Gaza war, urged the U.S. to ...
Read moreIOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
PARIS (news agencies) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter ...
Read moreBody camera video focused national attention on an Illinois deputy’s fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (news agencies) — A riveted nation watched video released this week of a sheriff’s deputy fatally shooting Sonya ...
Read moreAs Venezuela heads for July 28 presidential election, what does the religious landscape look like?
The majority of Venezuelans are religious — just like parts of the country’s political history. But as they prepare for ...
Read moreJapan’s population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high
TOKYO (news agencies) — Japan’s total population marked the 15th straight year of decline, according to government data released Wednesday, ...
Read moreMan who attacked author Salman Rushdie charged with supporting terrorist group
BUFFALO, N.Y. (news agencies) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western ...
Read moreMan arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks
LONDON (news agencies) — A masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed and seriously injured a British army officer in daylight ...
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