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Russian POWs get to make phone calls home. Ukrainians don't. A growing movement wants that to change
FAR WESTERN UKRAINE (AP) — Precious few choices are available to Alexander, a 26-year-old Russian soldier, since his capture: Clothes, meals and the hours of his day are rigidly accounted for in the camp for prisoners of war. But Ukraine allows Alexander to call home to his family...
Editorial Roundup: Georgia
Brunswick News. May 18, 2024. Editorial: Unclear law paves way for more election chaos The nine justices on the Georgia Supreme Court did not do the state any favors when they declined to issue a ruling on who has the authority to draw county commission lines —...
Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross
Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2024. There are 224 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. On this date: In 1471,...
Ready Capital: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Ready Capital Corporation (RC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $74.3 million in its first quarter. The New York-based company said it had a loss of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 29 cents per share. ...
At least 45 people die in western Kenya as floodwaters sweep away houses and cars
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flash floods and a landslide swept through houses and cut off a major road in Kenya, killing at least 45 people and leaving dozens missing on Monday, the Interior Ministry said. Police official Stephen Kirui initially told The Associated Press that the Old...
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Street vendors in Mali's capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during the hottest months. This year, an unprecedented heat wave has led to a surge in deaths, experts say, warning of more scorching weather ahead as effects of climate...
As a Mississippi town reels from a devastating tornado, a displaced family finds its way home
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — As a deadly tornado barreled toward their home in the Mississippi Delta, Ida Cartlidge only had time to scoop up her 1-year-old son, Nolan, and hold him close. Cartlidge huddled with her husband and three sons on the living room floor of their Rolling...
At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary Islands
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Two bodies have been found in a migrant boat making the risky but increasingly popular voyage from West Africa toward Spain's Canary Islands, and survivors said five other people died and were put overboard, maritime rescuers and the Red Cross said Tuesday. ...
