AP Briefs

By The Associated Press U.S. indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges U.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio. Officials announced Thursday that Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco is charged with six

By The Associated Press Haiti arrests a suspect in May killings SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | Police in Haiti have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting earlier this year of a U.S. missionary couple and a Haitian man who headed a nonprofit. The killings stunned many in the troubled Caribbean country. Police released a

By The Associated Press Romanian police raid Andrew Tate’s home as new allegations emerge BUCHAREST, Romania | Masked police officers in Romania carried out fresh raids early Wednesday at the home of divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit

By The Associated Press Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals SAO PAULO | Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia who are seeking refuge in the country as a means to migrate to the United States and Canada. The justice ministry’s press office said on Wednesday

By The Associated Press Protests outside DNC begin calmly after violent clashes previous night CHICAGO | More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied Wednesday evening, just a half mile from a neighboring park where pro-Israel demonstrators gathered. The demonstration comes after 56 protesters were arrested Tuesday night following an intense stand-off with Chicago police at a

By The Associated Press Price of gold at record high NEW YORK | The price of gold hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514 per Troy ounce. That would make a gold bar or brick weighing 400 Troy ounces worth more than $1 million. Interest in

By The Associated Press King Charles III meets with survivors of stabbing rampage LONDON | King Charles III met Tuesday with survivors of the stabbing rampage that killed three young girls in northern England, viewing flowers and teddy bears laid in remembrance of the victims and signing a book of condolence as Britain recovers from

By Associated Press Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has handily won Florida’s Republican primary against two other opponents, moving on to face Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November. Mucarsel-Powell also won her election comfortably against three other candidates. This November, Scott has

By The Associated Press Thirteen protesters arrested during first day of DNC CHICAGO | Police say they arrested 13 people Monday and have added additional security fences at a Chicago park where protesters clashed with police during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. More protests are planned for Tuesday, including one outside the

By The Associated Press Alaska Air clears big hurdle in proposed merger Alaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1.9 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers. Alaska Air announced in December that

By Associated Press Aug. 23 In 1305, Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace was executed by the English for treason. In 1775, Britain’s King George III proclaimed the American colonies to be in a state of “open and avowed rebellion.” In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War I. In 1927, amid worldwide

By The Associated Press Woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years KENOSHA, Wis. | A Milwaukee woman who said she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced count of reckless

By The Associated Press Some protesters tear down security fence outside DNC CHICAGO | Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Families with babies in strollers, students,

By The Associated Press Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets NEW YORK | Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service,

By The Associated Press Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister BANGKOK | Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement Sunday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor. She replaces another leader from

By NewsPress Now Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 NEW YORK | Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else. The nation’s largest retailer raised its full-year

By The Associated Press Vance, Walz agree to vice presidential debate COLUMBIA, S.C. | Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee

By NewsPress Now Celtics-Knicks on ring night highlight new NBA schedule Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration. The NBA schedule was released Thursday for the coming season, and Game 1 on the slate is the Celtics hosting the Knicks on

By NewsPress Now Brandon Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as a spectator SANTA CLARA, Calif. | Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back out at San Francisco 49ers practice as a spectator as his contract hold in enters a fourth week still in search of a resolution. Aiyuk had mostly stayed off the field the past

By The Associated Press Deal would put M&M’s alongside Cheez-It M&M’s maker Mars is paying nearly $30 billion for Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts. The acquisition could significantly broaden Mars’ snacking portfolio and help it expand globally. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Co. split into two companies. Chicago-based Kellanova sells

By The Associated Press Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. | Google has unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones. The launch Tuesday provides the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial intelligence-services to devices that have become