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Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

BERLIN (AP) — Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea, racing against time in an effort to save its life. Experts...

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A pink veil across the fields: Thousands flock to Greece’s peach blossoms

VERIA, Greece (AP) — Each spring, a pink veil unfolds across the plains of Greece’s largest peach-producing region. The blossoming peach trees create a spectacular sight that attracts visito...

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

As states that already ban abortion look to further restrict access this year, much of the focus is on pills sent by out-of-state providers. A survey released Tuesday helps explain the emph...

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Record-smashing heat spreads: 'Basically the entire US is going to be hot'

After smashing March heat records in 14 states and the U.S. as a whole, the gigantic heat dome that's baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and may end up being one of the most expansive ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Here's what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii's floods becomes clearer

HONOLULU (AP) — The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades has swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, red...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 peopl...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

As he left the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices had just heard arguments Monday over whether to prevent states from counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, Ne...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision as officials investigate its cause

NEW YORK (AP) — Moments after an Air Canada jet collided at high speed with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and hurling a flight attendant from the aircraft,...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with an Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. H...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million. After a nearly two...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials

The U.S. Defense Department will remove media offices from the Pentagon after a federal judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging limits on reporters’ access to the buildi...

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press