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Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges
Amnesty International on Friday called for a public trial of a South Sudanese opposition figure facing treason and other criminal charges, in a case that some worry could deepen political tensions in the east African country.
U.N. trying to help move Syria’s displaced from schools ahead of the start of school year
The United Nations is trying to help move displaced Syrians sheltering in schools in a southwestern province that was engulfed in sectarian clashes this summer to alternative housing ahead of the start of the new school year, a U.N. official said Friday.
Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer weathered backlash from Democrats earlier this year when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But he's now willing to risk a shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don't accede to Democratic demands.
Belarus forcibly deported political prisoners after U.S. deal, opposition says
Belarus forcibly deported political prisoners released in a U.S.-led deal, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Friday.
Indictment charges church leaders in Georgia with swindling millions in military benefits
Leaders of a Georgia-based church with congregations in five states have been charged by federal prosecutors with swindling millions of dollars in veterans' benefits from parishioners serving in the military.
Japan’s imperial family pays respects to Nagasaki victims 80 years after atomic bombing
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family paid their respects Friday to the victims of the atomic bombing 80 years ago of the city of Nagasaki.
Utah’s governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find ‘off-ramp’ from political violence
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox made an impassioned plea on Friday for Americans and young people to use the horror of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's public assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division.
Steven Spielberg celebrates ‘awesome’ 50th anniversary ‘Jaws’ exhibition at Academy Museum
Why would anyone keep a prop from the set of "Jaws?"
Tropical Storm Mario forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast, expected to bring rain and possible flooding
Tropical Storm Mario formed Friday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and was expected to bring wind, rain and possible flash flooding, forecasters said.
Trump threatened Portland with troops to quell protests. The mayor says it’s not needed
A gas mask dangled from Deidra Watts's backpack as she joined a couple dozen others outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, just as she has many nights since July.
Kavanaugh says no one has too much power in U.S. system. Critics see Supreme Court bowing to Trump
Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the genius of the American system of government is that no one should have too much power, even as he and other conservatives on the Supreme Court are facing criticism for deferring repeatedly to President Donald Trump.
France sends jets to Poland, the U.K. ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia not to escalate
France said it's deploying fighter jets to Poland and Britain announced fresh sanctions on Russia's oil revenues and war machine Friday as European countries took steps to deter Moscow's aggression after an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory.
Floodwaters begin receding in a major Pakistani city but nearby towns face evacuations
Floodwaters that had threatened a major town in eastern Punjab province began to recede Friday, sparing its 700,000 residents, but rising waters swamped villages near two nearby cities, forcing panicked evacuations, Pakistani officials said.
Brittany Force, ‘Queen of Speed,’ to retire after record-breaking season to start a family
Not long after Brittany Force went 343.51 mph in the fastest run in NHRA history, the two-time Top Fuel world champion announced Friday she is retiring at the end of the season to focus on starting a family.
Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as strains show in wartime economy
Russia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Friday by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support the economy as growth slows and spending on the war against Ukraine increases the budget deficit.
Italian boxer Angela Carini speaks out over online abuse since Olympic bout against Imane Khelif
Italian boxer Angela Carini has hit out at the online abuse she has received since her Olympic fight against Imane Khelif last year, which she said "destroyed her career."
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete.
Women tend to be more religious than men but Gen Z may show a shift
Today, there is less empirical evidence that women are more religious than men. Looking at Generation Z, in particular, a number of results have raised some eyebrows, pointing toward other divides throughout the country.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops
Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.
Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft lead way in Packers’ win over Commanders
Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 on Thursday night.
