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The Dalai Lama says he hopes to live more than 130 years ahead of 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said that he hopes to live until he is over 130 years old, days after he laid out a succession plan by saying he plans to reincarnate after his death.

Jul 5, 2025 5:57 AM Read more >

India's leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday in an address to the nation's parliament.

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A volunteer finds the Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents in Massachusetts

GROTON, Mass. (AP) — Jennifer Cromack was combing through the American Baptist archive when she uncovered a slim box among some 18th and 19th century journals. Opening it, she found a scroll in pristine condition.

Jul 4, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >

Trump says he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.

Jul 4, 2025 7:34 AM Read more >

Pakistan’s biggest brewery is evolving from its 165-year-old liquor legacy

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — A pungent fug of malt and yeastiness hangs over Murree Brewery, Pakistan ’s biggest and oldest producer of alcoholic drinks.

Jul 4, 2025 1:06 AM Read more >