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At least 9 killed as protests over woman’s death spread in Iran

by Associated Press September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Women are removing and burning their state-mandated headscarves in the streets, as Iranians call for the downfall of the Islamic republic.

by KARL RITTER Associated Press September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Also, five commanders who led the defense of a steel plant in Mariupol are traded for 55 Russians.

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer September 22, 2022

The Federal Reserve also forecast more jumbo-size hikes to come, raising their benchmark rate to roughly 4.4 percent by year’s end.

by Billy House Bloomberg News (TNS) September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

House committee members investigating the U.S. Capitol attack are still deciding on the topic or topics of the Sept. 28 hearing.

by Associated Press September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

They will split a lump sum of $780.5 million after buying a single ticket in a Chicago suburb in July.

by MARK THIESSEN Associated Press September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

The fund was established during construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline in the 1970s and now is worth $73.6 billion.

by Associated Press September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

The loss of connectivity will make it harder to organize rallies and share information about the government’s crackdown on dissent.

by Associated Press September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

Two years ago to the day, about 470 pilot whales were found stuck on sandbars in the same harbor.

by MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

The two propositions pit tribes against online gambling companies.

by KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

North Korean arms exports to Russia violate United Nations resolutions banning the country from importing or exporting weapons.