Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for…
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‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Mark Rutte has become the longest-serving Dutch prime minister and the 55-year-old…
Continue ReadingAsian stocks higher as US-China tensions rise
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Wednesday as traders watched for signs trade might be disrupted by…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé to remove offensive word from new song
The Associated Press Beyoncé is removing an offensive term for disabled people from a new song on her record “Renaissance,” just weeks after…
Continue ReadingAnalysis: No winners in Deshaun Watson’s case
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension will stand only if the NFL allows it. The punishment given to the…
Continue ReadingFrustrating recovery could be hurricane harbinger for South
By JAY REEVES Associated Press EUTAW, Ala. (AP) — The continuing recovery from a small tornado that hit a poor Southern community shows how hard it…
Continue ReadingMyanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings
By DAVID RISING Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the Cambodian capital for meetings…
Continue ReadingUS House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing
By HUIZHONG WU, EILEEN NG and LISA MASCARO Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingAustralian central bank hikes rate to 6-year high 1.85%
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank has boosted its benchmark interest rate for a fourth…
Continue ReadingSri Lankans bide time as leaders seek fix for economic woes
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI, KRISHAN FRANCIS and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans have endured months of fuel…
Continue ReadingDespite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press GARRETT, Ky. (AP) — This tiny sliver of a town off a state highway in eastern Kentucky has been home to Brenda…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Arpaio tries to become suburban mayor after losses
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former Phoenix metro Sheriff Joe Arpaio is making his third political comeback attempt. This…
Continue Reading1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting in NE Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Washington, D.C., say one man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting Monday night in Northeast…
Continue ReadingLake, Robson in tight GOP primary for governor in Arizona
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republicans were deciding Tuesday between a well-known former news anchor and a…
Continue ReadingMichigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump vote
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection days after taking…
Continue ReadingTrump loyalist wins GOP nod to oversee Arizona elections
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona lawmaker who embraces election conspiracies and was endorsed by former President Donald…
Continue ReadingPompeo to headline fundraiser in early-voting South Carolina
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is headlining a major gathering of Republicans in South…
Continue ReadingJonathan Nez, Buu Nygren advance in Navajo presidential race
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Voters on the vast Navajo Nation have advanced tribal presidential candidates Jonathan…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that would enhance health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed…
Continue ReadingStephen King testifies for government in books merger trial
By HILLEL ITALIE and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bestselling author Stephen King has testified in a federal antitrust trial in…
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