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Arkansas: What to expect on election night

The biggest name on the ballot this year in Arkansas is Sarah Sanders , who was White House press secretary under Donald Trump and is bidding to be the first woman elected governor of the solidly Republican state.
European Central Bank pushes banks to speed up climate work

European Central Bank pushes banks to speed up climate work

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is warning that many of the financial institutions it oversees are moving too slowly to shield themselves and Europe's banking system from the impact of climate change , and it is setting new deadli
'Happy' and 'mad': 2 visions in Colorado governor's race

'Happy' and 'mad': 2 visions in Colorado governor's race

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Kenya deploys hundreds to regional force in eastern Congo

Kenya deploys hundreds to regional force in eastern Congo

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Kenya's president said Wednesday that his country is sending more than 900 military personnel to eastern Congo to join a new regional force tasked with trying to calm deadly tensions fueled by armed groups.
N Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air raid alert in South

N Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air raid alert in South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Air raid sirens sounded on a South Korean island and residents evacuated to underground shelters after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles Wednesday, at least one of them in its direction and landing near the rivals’ ten
UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said he will attend this month's U.N. climate summit in Egypt, reversing a decision to skip it that had drawn criticism at home and abroad.
Saudis in US targeted as kingdom cracks down on dissent

Saudis in US targeted as kingdom cracks down on dissent

WASHINGTON (AP) — A graduate student at Boston's Northeastern University , Prince Abdullah bin Faisal al Saud seldom mentioned he was a member of Saudi Arabia's sprawling royal family , friends say.
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

NEW YORK (AP) — As he played to a crowd of supporters in Robstown, Texas, former President Donald Trump drew cheers as he talked up his first two runs for the White House — and teased a third.
China's Xi affirms commitment to Pakistan economic ties

China's Xi affirms commitment to Pakistan economic ties

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday affirmed his country's commitment to invest in Pakistan despite obstacles created in recent years by security concerns and the global economic slowdown.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar appeals for poll victory

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar appeals for poll victory

KLANG, Malaysia (AP) — Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim appealed to voters Wednesday for another surprise victory when Malaysia goes to the polls later this month, as he faces challenges from a resurgence of ethnic Malay support for rival parties.