Philippine volcano shows signs of eruption
Philippine officials has raised the alert level for one of the country’s most active volcanoes after superheated streams of gas, debris and rocks cascaded down its upper slope. (Jun. 9)
Victims laud ending child sex abuse lawsuits curbs
Survivors of child sexual abuse in three states are praising opportunities to seek long-delayed justice after lawmakers removed the statute of limitations for such crimes. (9 June 2023) (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi/Robert Bukaty)
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Video shows Russia blew up a tractor instead of tank
Russian officials released video claiming their forces had “annihilated” eight German-made Leopard tanks provided to Ukraine. A visual analysis by The Associated Press shows the documented destruction of a tractor. (AP production Marshall Ritzel)
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AP Explains: Trump charged over classified documents
Former President Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president. (June …
Continue ReadingEfforts underway to restore UAE’s coral reefs
Restoration efforts are underway in the United Arab Emirates as coral reefs face threats from warming waters and pollution. Environment Agency Abu Dhabi is re-planting corals after growing them in nurseries, while Dubai will plant one billion corals al…
Continue ReadingBackground on Trump’s DOJ document case
The historic federal indictment of Donald Trump stems from the alleged mishandling of classified documents that left the White House with the former president and then ended up at his Florida estate. (May x)
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Florida woman who shot neighbor goes before judge
Susan Lorincz, a white Flordia woman who is accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor, made her first court appearance from jail on Thursday. (June 8)
Volunteers clean Rio beach on Oceans Day
To mark International Oceans Day hundreds of volunteers turned out for a beach clean-up on Thursday at one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic beaches. (8 June 2023) (AP video shot by Mario Lobão)
Teenagers hurt in Texas walkway collapse
Nearly two dozen teenagers attending a summer camp in Texas were injured Thursday when an elevated walkway collapsed. It happened in Surfside Beach, about 60 miles south of downtown Houston. Five teens were flown to hospitals by helicopter. (June 8)
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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke haze
Officials warned residents to limit outdoor activities Thursday as a thick, hazardous haze of wildfire smoke loomed over daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada for a third day and was expected to persist into the weekend. (June 8)…
Continue ReadingTens of thousands join Tel Aviv Pride Parade
Tens of thousands of people on Thursday marched in Tel Aviv’s Pride parade — an annual celebration that turns the city’s seaside promenade into a boisterous festival of rainbow flags, pounding music and colorful costumes. (June 8)
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Lawsuit filed in Illinois mom’s parasailing death
The family of an Illinois woman killed in a 2022 parasailing crash in the Florida Keys has filed a second lawsuit connected to her death. (June 8)(AP Video: Teresa Crawford)
Biden: US will support Ukraine ‘as long as it takes’
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated their commitment to help Ukraine repel Russia’s ongoing invasion, vowing during a joint news conference to support the embattled country “as long as it takes.” (June 8)
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Kilauea still erupting, but alert level lowered
Officials have lowered the alert level at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which began erupting Wednesday following a three-month pause. (June 8)