Police in Thailand searching for suspect believed to have killed 3 in financial dispute
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in northern Thailand say they’re searching for a man who is believed to have shot and killed two men and a woman early…
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An Australia police officer who shocked a 95-year-old woman with a Taser is guilty of manslaughter
SYDNEY (AP) — A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian…
Continue ReadingTrump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only…
Continue ReadingTrump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya is a physician…
Continue ReadingUS says a drug cartel is behind the longstanding problem of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For years, U.S. authorities and fishermen have complained about illegal fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, and now…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging that he is receiving substandard medical…
Continue ReadingColombia to require visas for British citizens in response to UK visa restrictions
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro says that his country will impose visa requirements on British citizens. The…
Continue ReadingTrump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s administration closely apprised of its efforts to…
Continue ReadingA second Massachusetts community reaches a deal with striking teachers
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A second Massachusetts community has reached a deal with its striking teachers union, leaving just one city left to…
Continue ReadingMarilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former fiancée, “Westworld” actor…
Continue ReadingAn animal-rescue pilot died in a crash. 2 dogs aboard are recovering
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Seuk Kim took off from Maryland last weekend with three small dogs aboard his plane, it was the latest of…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings…
Continue ReadingNebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has moved closer to allowing medical marijuana. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong ruled…
Continue ReadingCheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans mayor launches own ‘news’ service for the city
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration has launched its own new service for the city and its residents. The…
Continue ReadingTim Walz accepts turkey presentation as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tim Walz has accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey as he eases back into his duties as…
Continue ReadingThe Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. The agreement calls for a two-month…
Continue ReadingKentucky attorney general targets another big pharmacy benefit manager in opioid-related lawsuit
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has expanded an opioid-related lawsuit to target another pharmacy benefit…
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner…
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