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Man killed by polar bear on Norway's Arctic Svalbard islands
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A polar bear attacked a camping site and killed a foreign national in the remote Svalbard Islands on Friday, authorities on an Arctic island said, adding the animal was killed.
AP Explains: What's behind the Turkey-Greece saber rattling
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greek and Turkish warships are testing each other’s naval prowess while political leaders in Athens and Ankara probe each other’s resolve over a search for hydrocarbon reserves in east Mediterranean waters that each nation claims.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he's resigning for health reasons
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said Friday he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters that it was “gut wrenching” to leave many of his goals unfinished.
Taiwan's Tsai emphasizes defense amid growing China threat
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Amid rising threats from China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday said the self-governing island was determined to strengthen its defenses.
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Putin: Russia is ready to provide security help to Belarus
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that he stands ready to send police to Belarus if protests there turn violent but sees no such need now, while Belarusian police dispersed a protest in the capital and detained scores Thursday, raising pressure on the opposition.
9 NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shooting
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Empty practice fields made for loud and powerful statements at nine facilities across the NFL.
UN resolution being voted on would cut Lebanon peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday extending the mandate of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon for a year but reducing its troop ceiling from 15,000 to 13,000 in response to U.S. pressure.
Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love.
Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times
I went in fresh to “Tenet.” I didn’t have any real sense of the plot, yes, but it's more that it had been some five months since I was last in a movie theater. That’s a long hiatus — a dark ages for sitting in the dark — for someone, anyone, used to going to the movies more days than not. The last film I had seen in a cinema, back in March, was
Betting on European stocks as the global economy reopens
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much of Europe remains off limits to American tourists because of the pandemic, but the region is looking like an attractive destination for stock investors.
Marmolejos' first slam carries Mariners to 8-3 win, split
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie José Marmolejos had a pretty good day for a guy who didn't know he was on the roster until three hours before the first pitch of Thursday's doubleheader.
Etienne comfortable deciding to return to Clemson amid virus
Travis Etienne had several choices to weigh during the offseason — and his decisions always led him back to Clemson.
More than 1 million Americans file for unemployment, again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe intends to resign for health reasons
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, intends to leave office because of declining health, according to his political party.
No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness
At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Moana's voice, Auliʻi Cravalho takes the next step
Auliʻi Cravalho’s life changed forever at age 14 when she was cast as the voice of Disney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved singing and acting, but they were just hobbies to her. So were horseback riding, swimming and microbiology, for that matter. A career in Hollywood seemed implausible at best.
Fed: Rates to stay ultra-low even after inflation picks up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve announced a significant change Thursday in how it manages interest rates by saying it plans to keep rates near zero even after inflation has exceeded its 2% target level.
US long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 2.91%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages fell this week, with historically low levels continuing to fuel demand for homes.
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