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Mayor: 90 deaths confirmed in Florida condominium collapse

Mayor: 90 deaths confirmed in Florida condominium collapse

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they are making progress in the painstaking search for victims of the deadly building collapse in Florida last month.
Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery

Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty thanks for the prayers for his recovery and calling
Robert E. Lee statue removed in Charlottesville

Robert E. Lee statue removed in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.
Awaiting news, families of condo victims bond together

Awaiting news, families of condo victims bond together

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Ethiopia's ruling party wins national election in landslide

Ethiopia's ruling party wins national election in landslide

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday was declared the winner of last month’s national election in a landslide, assuring a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Barty beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2nd Grand Slam title

Barty beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2nd Grand Slam title

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ash Barty got off to a perfect start in the Wimbledon final by collecting the first 14 points, then needed to hold off a comeback bid before beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Saturday for her second Grand Slam t
Chicago police fatally shoot man while trying to arrest him

Chicago police fatally shoot man while trying to arrest him

CHICAGO (AP) — Law enforcement officers in Chicago fatally shot a 33-year-old man who pointed a gun at them as they tried to arrest him Friday, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 9:40 a.m.
'Heartbreaking': Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 79

'Heartbreaking': Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 79

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The death toll in the collapse of a Miami-area condo building rose to 79 on Friday, a number the mayor called “heartbreaking” as recovery workers toiled for a 16th day to find victims in the rubble.
Goat lottery planned to protect Hawaii historic park

Goat lottery planned to protect Hawaii historic park

HONOLULU (AP) — To protect historic lands from invasive goats, Hawaii officials will distribute the live animals to the public via a lottery.
Charlottesville set to remove Lee statue that sparked rally

Charlottesville set to remove Lee statue that sparked rally

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville will be taken down this week, the city announced Friday.
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