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In world beset by turbulence, nations’ leaders will gather at U.N.

by EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press September 18, 2022

The 77th annual General Assembly opens Monday with an education summit, while speeches will begin Tuesday.

by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

Russia is likely to increase attacks on civilian targets as it suffers defeats, experts warn.

by MARK THIESSEN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

Waves, propelled by winds gusting near 70 mph, knock some homes off their foundations.

by JOHNSON LAI and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

The magnitude 6.8 quake on Sunday was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.

by MIKE CORDER, JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

Thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials are making final preparations for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

by JULIE WATSON and AMY TAXIN Associated Press September 18, 2022September 18, 2022

Experts say the private sponsorship model could transform the way America resettles refugees and ensure a door remains open no matter who is elected.

Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

by ZARAR KHAN Associated Press September 17, 2022

Gastrointestinal infections, dengue fever and malaria are on the rise.

by DÁNICA COTO Associated Press September 17, 2022

The reconstruction of the island’s power grid razed by Hurricane Maria in 2017 only recently began.

by AAMER MADHANI and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press September 17, 2022

Meanwhile, Britain and the rest of Europe are watching to see what the midterm elections will bring for President Biden.