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Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a nearly 75-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Marys River in Corvallis...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (AP) — James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died. ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Sony raises the price of the Playstation 5 in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles being sold in the United States by $50. “Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging econ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A Ukrainian startup develops long-range drones and missiles to take the battle to Russia

When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked an ammunition depot in Russia last September, it showcased Kyiv’s determination to strike deep behind enemy lines and the prowess of its defense industry...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Is empathy a sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can be

WASHINGTON (AP) — Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the Christian right are preaching that it has bec...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A Ukrainian suspected in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts is arrested in Italy

BERLIN (AP) — A Ukrainian citizen man suspected to be one of the coordinators of the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has bee...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia Laur...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its 'people's money'

BANGKOK (AP) — China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect its status as the world's second-largest economy and challenge...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Rockies play the Dodgers leading series 2-1

Los Angeles Dodgers (72-55, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (37-90, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Thursday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 3.01 E...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Prosecutors say Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request for acquittal or new trial should be swiftly rejected

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors are urging a federal judge to quickly reject Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ request that he throw out a jury verdict or order a new trial after a jury convicted the...

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

'South Park' targets federal takeover of DC police in latest episode

NEW YORK (AP) — “South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s police department....

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88. His officia...

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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