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Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

TAMESNA, Morocco -- After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent...

Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal...

A timeline of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the search for his killer

NEW YORK -- The search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ’s killer since Thompson was ambushed Wednesday outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel has...

‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally

The Walt Disney Co.'s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as...

Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and promises swift immigration action

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise...

Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....