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South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks

South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A firing squad on Friday executed a South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer, the second time the rare execution method has been used by the state in the past five weeks.
Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with the help from the IMF

Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with the help from the IMF

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei’s economy minister announced on Friday that the libertarian government would lift the country’s strict capital and currency controls in a few days, a high-stakes gamble made possible by
A bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company. No injuries reported

A bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company. No injuries reported

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's main railway company, exploded Friday night in a busy district of central Athens, authorities said. There were no reports of injuries.
A convicted killer who was mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later

A convicted killer who was mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S.
3 people killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway

3 people killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Three people were killed and one was injured when a small plane crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said.
Federal judge sides with Trump in allowing immigration enforcement in houses of worship

Federal judge sides with Trump in allowing immigration enforcement in houses of worship

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with the Trump administration in allowing immigration agents to conduct enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit filed by religious groups over the new policy. U.S.
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won't seek reelection in 2026

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won't seek reelection in 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026. Reynolds, a Republican, has held the position since 2017, when former Gov. Terry Branstad was appointed U.S.
Former Russian minister sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating British sanctions

Former Russian minister sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating British sanctions

LONDON (AP) — A former Russian government minister who violated British sanctions by receiving financial support from family members was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison.
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania

Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania

ROME (AP) — Italian authorities on Friday transferred 40 migrants with no permission to remain in the country to Italian-run migration detention centers in Albania.
NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists in the latest U.S. aviation disaster, officials said.
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