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Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery gets a new twist

Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery gets a new twist

NEW YORK (AP) — The discovery of DNA’s double helix structure 70 years ago opened up a world of new science — and also sparked disputes over who contributed what and who deserves credit.
Patch crowned 'beautiful bulldog' at Drake University event

Patch crowned 'beautiful bulldog' at Drake University event

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Patch, sporting a jean jacket as she strutted down the runway, was crowned the winner of Drake University's Beautiful Bulldog Contest.
Patch crowned 'beautiful bulldog' at Drake University event

Patch crowned 'beautiful bulldog' at Drake University event

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Patch, sporting a jean jacket as she strutted down the runway, was crowned the winner of Drake University's Beautiful Bulldog Contest.
Clarification: Abortion-North Dakota story

Clarification: Abortion-North Dakota story

In a story published April 24, 2023, The Associated Press reported that abortion in North Dakota is allowed in cases of medical emergencies, such as an ectopic pregnancy, up to six weeks’ gestation under the state’s new law.
Clarification: Abortion-North Dakota story

Clarification: Abortion-North Dakota story

In a story published April 24, 2023, The Associated Press reported that abortion in North Dakota is allowed in cases of medical emergencies, such as an ectopic pregnancy, up to six weeks’ gestation under the state’s new law.
Mob kills 13 suspected Haiti gangsters with gas-soaked tires

Mob kills 13 suspected Haiti gangsters with gas-soaked tires

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A mob in the Haitian capital beat and burned 13 suspected gang members to death with gasoline-soaked tires Monday after pulling the men from police custody at a traffic stop, police and witnesses said.
Mob kills 13 suspected Haiti gangsters with gas-soaked tires

Mob kills 13 suspected Haiti gangsters with gas-soaked tires

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A mob in the Haitian capital beat and burned 13 suspected gang members to death with gasoline-soaked tires Monday after pulling the men from police custody at a traffic stop, police and witnesses said.
Sweden expels 5 Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying

Sweden expels 5 Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden on Tuesday informed Russia that five employees with the Russian Embassy in Stockholm have been asked to leave the country, saying they are suspected of spying.
Sweden expels 5 Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying

Sweden expels 5 Russian Embassy staff on suspicion of spying

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden on Tuesday informed Russia that five employees with the Russian Embassy in Stockholm have been asked to leave the country, saying they are suspected of spying.
Germany detains Syrian suspected of planning Islamist attack

Germany detains Syrian suspected of planning Islamist attack

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have detained a Syrian man on suspicion of planning to carry out an explosives attack motivated by Islamic extremism, officials said Tuesday.