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Activists urge Paris Olympics organizers to respect the rights of migrants and homeless people 10/30/2023 02:00pm • PARIS (AP) ��� Aid groups and social justice activists protested outside the Paris Olympics headquarters and appealed Monday to French authorities to protect the rights of thousands of migrants and others living on the streets as the Paris region prepares for the Summer Games. Activists projected th FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts 10/30/2023 01:34pm • In the days since Hamas militants stormed into Israel early Oct. 7, a flood of videos and photos purporting to show the conflict have filled social media, making it difficult for onlookers from around the world to sort fact from fiction. While plenty of real imagery and accounts of the ensuing carna Federal agents tackle Jan. 6 defendant during court hearing 10/30/2023 12:13pm • ▶ Watch Video: Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on Jan. 6 trauma and new book "Standing My Ground" Washington — A physical altercation broke out during a hearing on Monday in the case of Vitali GossJankowski, a defendant convicted of several charges rela Ireland fans star at successful Rugby World Cup in France but cards for fouls frustrate 10/30/2023 05:59am • PARIS (AP) ��� Although Ireland lost its top ranking at the Rugby World Cup in France, its fans remained undefeated at No. 1. Legions of green-clad Ireland supporters belting out ���Zombie��� by the Cranberries after each game at Stade de France, or bellowing ��� The Fields of Athenry ��� during the When Can I Retire if I Was Born in 1961? 10/29/2023 08:00pm • If you were born in 1961, you might be thinking of retirement. As you contemplate when to step away from the workforce, you'll want to consider Social Security benefits, your current job and lifestyle, and your long-term goals. After you carefully review your finances and priorities, you may find yo In Myanmar, a Facebook post deemed inflammatory led to an ex-minister's arrest 10/29/2023 01:44pm • BANGKOK (AP) ��� A former high-profile Myanmar army officer who had served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in a previous military-backed government has been arrested and charged with spreading false or inflammatory news, a statement from the current military government said Sun Who's running for president? Here's a rundown of the 2024 candidates 10/28/2023 03:52pm • With more than a year until the 2024 presidential contest, the field of candidates is largely set. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have continued to dominate the early Republican race ��� yet, Trump maintains a commanding lead ��� as the other candidates look for an openi New Speaker Mike Johnson holds favor with conservatives. Can he unite the GOP where others failed? 10/28/2023 08:21am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� New House Speaker Mike Johnson inherits many of the same problems that bedeviled Republican leaders with far more experience. At least for now, however, he holds favor with the ultra-conservative wing of his party that toppled previous House speakers. But can he unite House Repub French Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war 10/28/2023 04:58am • PARIS (AP) ��� French Jewish groups have set up a helpline to provide support to people in the community traumatized by the latest Israel-Hamas war ��� from families who have lost loved ones in the Middle East to parents anxious about their children���s reaction to the conflict and Holocaust survivo Live updates | Israel knocks out Gaza communications as protesters call for end to the war 10/28/2023 02:41am • Israel knocked out communications and created a near-blackout of information by striking targets in the Gaza Strip with stepped-up bombardment and artillery fire overnight and into Saturday. Explosions from continuous airstrikes lit up the sky over Gaza City for hours after nightfall Friday as the I Search for Maine shooting suspect leveraged old-fashioned footwork and new technology 10/27/2023 11:00pm • Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on southern Maine this week, searching for a military-trained outdoorsman who vanished after police say he killed 18 people in two separate shootings Wednesday. The deceased ranged in age from 14 to 76. A teen bowler, a shipbuilder and a sign language The sudden death of China's former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many 10/27/2023 09:38pm • HONG KONG (AP) ��� The sudden death of China's former second-ranking leader, Li Keqiang, has shocked many people in the country, with tributes offered up to the ex-official who promised market-oriented reforms but was politically sidelined. Li, who died early Friday of a heart attack, was China���s Judge denies request to raise Mikey Williams' bail and sets trial in shooting for Dec. 14 10/27/2023 05:37pm • EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) ��� A San Diego County Superior Court judge on Friday rejected a request to raise star Memphis basketball recruit Mikey Williams' bail for what the prosecution said was a threatening social media post, and granted a speedy trial for the 19-year-old on nine felony charges stemmi Business Highlights: US consumers are still spending; Musk's Twitter takeover, 1 year later 10/27/2023 05:07pm • ___ US consumers keep spending briskly even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates WASHINGTON (AP) ��� An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growt Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows 10/27/2023 02:15pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about 1 in 4 say their income has increased in the same period, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. As household expenses outpace earn