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Victims in deadly collapse of China middle school gym roof largely members of girl's volleyball team 07/24/2023 11:58pm • BEIJING (AP) ��� Prosecutors in northeastern China are pursuing criminal charges against the managers of a construction firm blamed for the collapse of the roof of a middle school gymnasium, leading to 11 deaths. State media on Tuesday gave few details about the case and the victims, but said 19 pe Fukushima residents worry nuclear plant's wastewater release in a few weeks will be another setback 07/24/2023 08:51pm • IWAKI, Japan (AP) ��� Beach season has started across Japan, which means seafood for holiday makers and good times for business owners. But in Fukushima, that may end soon. Within weeks, the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is expected to start releasing treated radioactive wastewat Adrenaline isn't the only lure for professional high divers at the world titles 07/24/2023 08:41pm • FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) ��� Matt Cooper has no illusions about the hazards of diving from a 27-meter platform ��� about 90 feet, or as high as a nine-story building ��� into the sea, a lake, or a diving tank. ���Even if it���s a good dive, the impact you have from 27 meters is like a car crash going 85 Santa Barbara's paper, one of California's oldest, stops publishing after owner declares bankruptcy 07/24/2023 08:08pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� The Pulitzer Prize-winning Santa Barbara News-Press, one of California's oldest newspapers, has ceased publishing after its owner declared the 150-year-old publication bankrupt. The newspaper became an online-only publication in April. But its last digital edition was posted F Elon Musk reveals new 'X' logo to replace Twitter's blue bird 07/24/2023 07:57pm • Goodbye, Twitter. Hello, X. Elon Musk has unveiled a new ���X��� logo to replace Twitter's famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday, WTOP staffer shares personal memories of Tony Bennett: He was 'Mr. B' to me 07/24/2023 04:51pm • I���ve gotten way out of the habit of sharing anything too deeply personal on the internet. But so many people ��� global leaders, U.S. presidents past and present, artists, fans and peers ��� have been posting amazing tributes, heartfelt stories, accolades and superlatives about the singular nation Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn't about that 07/24/2023 04:22pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ��� The fraught politics of abortion have helped turn an August ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering. State Issue 1, the sole question on the ballot, calls for raising the threshol Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures 07/24/2023 01:28pm • MOSCOW (AP) ��� Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia���s already embattled LGBTQ+ community. The bill, which was approved unanimously by both houses of parliament, bans any ���m Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 30-Aug. 5 07/24/2023 09:19am • Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 30-Aug. 5: July 30: Blues guitarist Buddy Guy is 87. Singer Paul Anka is 82. Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn is 78. Actor William Atherton (���Die Hard��� films���) is 76. Actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is 76. Actor Jean Reno (���The Da Vinci Co Sierra Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/24/2023 08:08am • PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) ��� PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) ��� Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $9.9 million. The Porterville, California-based bank said it had earnings of 67 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four a 11 killed as roof collapses at middle school gym in China's far northeast, officials say 07/24/2023 04:53am • BEIJING (AP) ��� Eleven people were killed when a roof collapsed at a middle school gymnasium in China's far northeast, authorities said Monday. The incident occurred Sunday in the city of Qiqihar and the last victim was pulled from the wreckage Monday morning. The official Xinhua News Agency said c Democratic governor pushes back against transgender-related attacks by GOP in Kentucky campaign 07/24/2023 02:05am • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) ��� Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back hard against Republican efforts to cast him as an advocate of gender reassignment surgery for minors, saying his detractors have misrepresented his position and invoking his Christian faith and support for parental rights to explain How Can You Get Student Loans for Trade School? 07/23/2023 08:00pm • As the cost of college continues to increase, some students may find trade schools and vocational programs more appealing than four-year bachelor's degrees. "Trade school" is an informal term for career-focused education, and programs that fall into this category may also be called career and techni What Is a Starter Home? 07/23/2023 08:00pm • Most homeowners begin with a starter home, a smaller home that needs a little TLC in a more affordable price range. But these days, starter homes are hard to come by. Starter homes are much more expensive than they were a few years ago, and the ones that do go on the market face fierce competition. University holds graduation for segregated deaf Black students and teachers 07/23/2023 07:49pm • ▶ Watch Video: Gallaudet holds graduation for 24 Black deaf students and teachers who were denied diplomas A historic university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Washington, D.C. held a graduation ceremony to honor 24 Black deaf students and four Black tea