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1960s prankster Paul Krassner, who named Yippies, dies at 87
Christopher Weber and John Rogers, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 3:59pm
Paul Krassner, the publisher, author and radical political activist on the front lines of 1960s counterculture who helped tie together his loose-knit prankster group by naming them the Yippies, died Sunday in Southern California, his daughter said.
The Latest: Egypt aviation minister upset by paused flights
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 3:50pm
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Kushner to head to Mideast to push Palestinian economic plan
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 12:29pm
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is returning to the Mideast at month's end to promote the administration's $50 billion economic support plan for the Palestinians that they've rejected because it ignores their political demands.
'Avengers: Endgame' has passed 'Avatar' as biggest film ever
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 12:09pm
The global box office has a new king in "Avengers: Endgame."
'The Lion King' bites off $185 million debut, a July record
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 11:18am
If there was any doubt that the 2019 box office belonged to the Walt Disney Co., this weekend put an end to it.
South Africa's president responds to critical report
Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 11:09am
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will urgently challenge in court a report by the country's corruption watchdog that found he misled lawmakers about a contribution to his presidential campaign.
An exit poll in Ukraine's parliamentary election shows the president's party getting 43.9% of the nationwide vote
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 11:02am
An exit poll in Ukraine's parliamentary election shows the president's party getting 43.9% of the nationwide vote.
Jackson contractor arrested; suspected in Idaho burglaries
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 10:51am
A Wyoming home construction contractor has been arrested after skipping a court appearance on police claims that he stole $50,000 worth of property from his landlord.
In some states, GOP sees the recall as its way back to power
James Anderson, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 9:39am
Republicans frustrated by losing their grip on political power in some Western states have begun deploying a new weapon: the recall.
Utah children test their business skills at downtown market
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 9:31am
Homemade slime, pancakes and wands were just some of the goods for sale at a downtown Logan entrepreneur market where kids hone their business savvy.
US hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 6:54am
There's a new target in the clash over immigration: hotels.
Plan would make coastal mansions eligible for disaster aid
Dave Collins, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 6:39am
On an exclusive Connecticut peninsula, where signs warn outsiders to stay off private roads, eight multimillion-dollar homes with sprawling yards along the Long Island Sound are poised to become eligible for taxpayer-funded disaster aid.
America's got scallops: Catch is up, consumers shelling out
Patrick Whittle, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 6:29am
America's harvest of scallops is increasing to near-record levels at a time when the shellfish are in high demand and the value of the fishery has surged in recent years.
Lufthansa resumes Cairo flights, British Airways stays away
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 5:25am
Lufthansa resumed flying to Cairo Sunday following a one-day suspension due to safety concerns. The German airline's website shows LH582 took off from Frankfurt after a two-hour delay and arrived in Egypt's capital Sunday afternoon.
The Latest: Germany urges diplomacy amid Gulf tensions
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 4:57am
The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf (all times local):
UK Treasury chief vows to quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 4:41am
British Treasury chief Philip Hammond said Sunday that he will quit if — as widely expected — Boris Johnson becomes prime minister this week on a promise to leave the European Union with or without a divorce deal.
Libya's largest oil field shut down over pipeline closure
Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 2:47am
Libya's national oil company has suspended operations at the country's largest oil field over the "unlawful" closure of a pipeline valve, in a country torn by war between rival authorities in the east and west, each backed by various militias.
With Boris Johnson tipped to win PM race, UK eyes rocky ride
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Posted Jul 21st - 12:23am
Britain is getting a new prime minister. Buckle up for a rocky ride.
US concerned over China's 'interference' in South China Sea
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 20th - 9:32pm
The United States said it's concerned by reports of China's interference with oil and gas activities in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, where Vietnam accuses Beijing of violating its sovereignty.
