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Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday, weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the entertainer's home.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 7:56 AM UTC
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 7:38 AM UTC
Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption
Pompeii archaeologists use AI to reconstruct man killed in volcano's eruption
Archaeologists have used AI for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, offering a new way to understand one of history's most famous natural disasters.
The Associated Press | Apr 28, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
The Associated Press | Apr 27, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank
Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank
Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.
The Associated Press | Apr 27, 2026, 5:09 AM UTC
Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at age 68
Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at age 68
The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.
The Associated Press | Apr 27, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC
A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible
A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible
One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.
The Associated Press | Apr 26, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
In a huge moment in sports history, Sabastian Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.
The Associated Press | Apr 26, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots.
The Associated Press | Apr 26, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.
The Associated Press | Apr 25, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC
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