A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out

DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — A pipeline fire that burned in a Houston suburb for four days finally went out Thursday as authorities announced a criminal investigation into the blaze that had roared into a towering flame, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate and melting parts of nearby cars. ...

EU chief travels to Kyiv with promise of fresh energy funds to get Ukraine through winter

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine on Friday with the promise of 160 million euros ($180 million) in fresh energy funds to get the nation through the winter. Von der Leyen told reporters that 100 million euros ($112...

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah leader says Israel crossed a `red line'

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah is promising to retaliate for deadly attacks on its communication devices after Israel's defense minister announced a “new phase” of the war. Hezbollah and the Israeli military traded new strikes over the border on Thursday. Fears are increasing...

A fire that burned for four days after pipeline explosion in a Houston suburb has finally gone out, city officials say

This fund has launched some of the biggest names in fashion. It's marking 20 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors lining the runway at New York Fashion Week this season, several designers felt a particular sense of urgency. In a little over a month, they will learn whether they have won of one of the...

Nike names Elliott Hill as CEO, replacing John Donahoe

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Nike Inc. said Thursday it has named Elliott Hill as its president and CEO, replacing John Donahoe, who will retire next month. Hill is returning to the company from which retired in 2020. He previously held leadership positions at the sportswear giant...

US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower

RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. land managers said Thursday they've completed a final environmental review of a proposed Nevada lithium mine that would supply minerals critical to electric vehicles and a clean energy future while still protecting an endangered wildflower. “This...

Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified Thursday that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive. Appearing before a U.S. Coast Guard panel, Steven Ross told the...

Refugees in New Hampshire turn to farming for an income and a taste of home

DUNBARTON, N.H. (AP) — It's harvest time in central New Hampshire, and one farm there appears to have been transplanted from a distant continent. Farmers balance large crates laden with vegetables on their heads while chatting in Somali and other languages. As the sun burns away...

Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs

NEW YORK (AP) — A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies Thursday to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack online and in lawsuits. An open letter signed by 19...