MEXICO CITY (AP) — There are few places where the debate over school textbooks has gone so ballistic in such a short time as in Mexico, where opponents are hurling cries of “communist” and “fascist’ at each other.The series of about three dozen government-written, free textbooks will be required reading for first through ninth grades
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman was seriously injured after a shark bit her on the thigh while she was swimming at a New York City beach, officials said, a highly unusual attack that appears to be the first recorded bite on the city’s shoreline in decades. The 65-year-old woman, whose name has not been
Communities across the eastern United States were clearing away downed trees and power lines Tuesday after severe storms killed at least two people, damaged homes, cut electricity to more than 1.1 million homes and businesses, and canceled or delayed thousands of flights.Forecasters received more than 900 reports of wind damage from Monday’s storms. Nearly 300
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Survivors of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide criticized Tuesday a call by appeals judges at a United Nations court to indefinitely halt the trial of an alleged financer and supporter of the massacre due to the suspect’s ill health.The ruling Monday sends the matter back to the court’s trial chamber with instructions to
Lottery players will have another shot Tuesday night at a massive Mega Millions prize that ranks as the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.The estimated $1.55 billion prize has been gradually building for months thanks to 31 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. The last time someone won the game’s top prize was April 18.Each drawing
In 50 years, hip-hop has transcended generations, defied norms and reshaped the cultural landscape. From addressing issues of racism, poverty and inequality to igniting dance floors with electrifying moves, hip-hop has continuously pushed boundaries and challenged the status quo. From its beginnings at block parties and community gatherings in the Bronx, hip-hop quickly evolved into
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Colombia bruised its way into its first ever Women’s World Cup quarterfinal behind a Catalina Usme goal Tuesday for a 1-0 win over Jamaica.Both teams were aiming for a first victory in the knockout stage, with the winner moving on to a historic first trip to the last eight at the
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations World Food Program is slowly resuming food aid to Ethiopia nearly five months after taking the extraordinary measure of suspending aid to millions of people after the discovery of a massive scheme to steal donated grain. WFP said it’s testing small-scale distribution in some areas but acknowledges that
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Tory Lanez is expected to be sentenced on Tuesday for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet three years ago, which the star says has left her struggling emotionally ever since.“Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,” Megan said in
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” in the area after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and upended summertime life in northern Europe.Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a lengthy list of disruptions in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, Estonia
