Police in Belarus detain several opposition activists

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Police in Belarus on Monday detained several leading opposition activists who have helped spearhead a wave of protests challenging the reelection of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenk…

Falwell says wife had affair, family faced blackmail attempt

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr., currently on a leave of absence as the leader of evangelical Liberty University, has released a statement saying that he is seeking help for the “emotional toll” of an affair…

'Dead' woman found to be breathing at Detroit funeral home

DETROIT (AP) — A young woman who was declared dead at her suburban Detroit home opened her eyes at a funeral home as she was about to embalmed, a lawyer said Monday.

Pompeo, in Mideast, hopes for improved Israel-Arab ties

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday said he hoped other Arab countries would soon establish diplomatic relations with Israel as he kicked off a Mideast tour to build on the momentum of th…

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Postal chief urges voters to request, return ballots early

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is warning that voters should request mail-in ballots at least 15 days before the Nov. 3 election to ensure they have enough time to receive their ballot, complete i…

Germany to issue 'green bonds' worth up to $13B this year

BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to generate up to 11 billion euros ($13 billion) for clean transportation and renewable energy projects this year by issuing so-called green bond, officials said Monday.

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GOP delegates open convention to renominate Trump for 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Republicans gathered Monday to formally nominate President Donald Trump for reelection at a scaled-down convention kickoff in Charlotte that begins a weeklong effort to convince the American …

Offices of Mozambican newspaper burned in arson attack

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74 days, less than 1 mile later, Tennessee turtle recovered

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A 150-pound (68-kilogram) tortoise who escaped from a Tennessee home has been returned after 74 days, managing to make it less than a mile during his slow and steady journey.

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Wall Street stocks open higher, following gains overseas

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is following overseas markets higher, adding to four straight weeks of gains for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. Big tech powerhouses including Apple and Facebook were the leaders in the ear…