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Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy the army in high-crime areas
It's an unusual move for the African continent's leading democracy: South Africa's president announced that he will deploy the army to high-crime areas to fight the scourge of gang violence and illegal mining.
Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heading to Baltimore on 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source says
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
Court hearing for Cher’s son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled
A court hearing for Cher's son Wednesday over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled.
South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime
Soldiers were deployed on the streets of South Africa's biggest city on Wednesday after the president announced plans to use the army in several provinces in Africa's leading economy to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.
Israeli intelligence assessment indicates Iran’s new top leader was wounded at the start of the war
Israel believes Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Motjaba Khamenei, was wounded during the start of the war.
Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark
Should an earthly leader be promoting a heavenly cause? Some of the Americans who say "yes" - by no means all - are likely sympathetic to the ideas and values of Christian nationalism.
Jill Biden on the last chapter of her husband’s political career
Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden's decision to abruptly end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats concerned about his age, health and viability against Republican Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign.
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
The Iranian women's soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials, who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum.
Young people expect little change as the Republic of Congo heads to a presidential election
Voters in the Republic of Congo will be heading to the polls in a presidential election this weekend, with the outcome of the vote all but a foregone conclusion as the country's longtime leader faces little opposition in the political arena.
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted set to testify remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives’ corruption trial
Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is scheduled to testify remotely Wednesday in Akron in the high-profile corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives.
Virginia’s former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
There could be another McAuliffe representing Virginia soon.
As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution
Long security lines snaked into baggage claim areas and parking garages at some U.S. airports this weekend, a possible indicator of more widespread travel problems as the latest government shutdown drags on.
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history.
Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work
Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (about $35 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country's Culture Ministry said Tuesday.
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic republic.
Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast Wednesday as the government pushes for more use of atomic energy.
Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war’s effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
President Trump plans to visit Ohio and Kentucky on Wednesday to argue that his policies can steady an economy facing shock waves from the war on Iran and to try to defeat one of the few congressional Republicans who has dared to defy him.
Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another
President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year: build on an already strict national voter identification law to ban mail ballots and restrict transgender rights.
