World Aug 09 Whale stranded in the Seine River to be transferred to saltwater in attempt to save its life By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Aug 09 At least 1 person dead after large explosions rock Russian military air base in Crimea Powerful explosions have rocked a Russian air base in Crimea, and authorities say at least one person was killed and several others wounded. By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Politics Aug 09 WATCH LIVE: Biden signs treaty supporting Finland, Sweden’s entry into NATO President Joe Biden, who has been the principal player rallying global economic and material support for Ukraine, has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European nations. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
World Aug 09 Russian rocket successfully launches an Iranian satellite Iran has said the satellite fitted with high-resolution camera will be used for environmental monitoring and will remain fully under its control. By Associated Press
World Aug 09 Russian-occupied areas face growing Ukrainian resistance The spreading resistance has eroded Kremlin control of those areas and threatened its plans to hold referendums in various cities as a move toward annexation by Russia. By Yuras Karmanau, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Aug 09 Kenyan turnout key in close presidential election By Cara Anna, Associated Press The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed… Continue reading
Aug 09 Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer of bold and down-to-earth clothing, dies at 84 By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks, has died. Continue reading
Aug 09 Palestinian officials say Israeli troops kill 3, wound 40 in West Bank raid By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, during an arrest operation in the city of Nablus. Continue reading
Aug 09 Taiwan warns China military drills show ambitions to control western Pacific By Johnson Lai, Associated Press The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: U.S. to send another $1 billion in aid to Ukraine In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. is sending $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Ukrainians warn the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in jeopardy, a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza is holding after Israel killed 44 Palestinians, China… Continue watching