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Bulgarian authorities seize a large amount of cocaine hidden in a van

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian border authorities said Sunday they have seized one of the largest hauls of cocaine from a Belgian-plated van en route to Turkey. According to customs offici...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Typhoon Wipha topples trees and causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China

HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Wipha toppled trees and caused major flight disruptions Sunday in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west off the southern coast of the count...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A tsunami threat is over after several large quakes off Russia's Pacific coast

MOSCOW (AP) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after five powerful quakes — the largest with a magnitude o...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Twins aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Rockies

Minnesota Twins (47-51, third in the AL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (24-74, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (9-4, 2.72 ERA, 0.92 WHI...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described his escape from the overturned vessel. At least 35 people were killed in the a...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Max Holloway retains UFC BMF title, spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement fight

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event. Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier in a unanimous decision to retain the UFC BMF ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses

SUVA PLANINA, Serbia (AP) — A severe drought this summer has left over 1,000 cows and horses without water on a mountain in southeast Serbia, forcing the authorities to bring up emergency su...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Arctic birders combat impact of climate change and avian flu on delicate ecosystem

VARDØ, Norway (AP) — In one of the top Arctic birding destinations in the world, environmental and health challenges are threatening some of the seabirds that are part of Norway's unique coa...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Pacquiao's comeback falls short as Barrios retains WBC welterweight title in majority draw

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao pushed back against his doubters, the odds and even Father Time on Saturday night — and nearly made some history. But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on...

DATE: Jul 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all the labor questions. And finally...

DATE: Jul 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press