Then and now: GOP lawmakers’ evolution on the Capitol riot
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every Republican lawmaker expressed outrage in the days after the insurrection at…
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Worry about stagflation, a flashback to ’70s, begins to grow
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Stagflation. It was the dreaded “S word” of the 1970s. For Americans of a certain age, it…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein to be charged in UK over assault claims
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors said Wednesday they have authorized police to charge former film mogul Harvey Weinstein with two counts of…
Continue ReadingUS diverts COVID-19 funds to secure vaccines amid stalemate
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $10 billion in coronavirus relief funds is being diverted from orders of at-home rapid…
Continue ReadingNew York woman finds lost dachshund — in Hilary Swank’s lap
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Chelsea Blackwell’s dachshund, Blue, disappeared Monday, and the distraught owner went in search. She…
Continue ReadingPolish leader faces questions about timing of bond purchase
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister is facing questions over his purchase of 4.6 million zlotys (over $1 million) in Polish treasury…
Continue ReadingPolice arrested in crackdown on major Spanish drug gangs
MADRID (AP) — The European Union’s law enforcement agency says Spanish police have dismantled two major drug trafficking networks that used…
Continue ReadingIconic rockers Blondie to issue first box set this summer
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Blondie has figured out where to put their heart of glass — a big ‘ol box. The…
Continue ReadingFoo Fighters plan 2 tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters will honor the rock band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a pair of…
Continue ReadingHow to pay for summer fun: Financing boats, RVs and more
By JACKIE VELING of NerdWallet Large summer toys, like boats and RVs, are expensive, and few people can cover the purchase price outright. If you…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis board president resigns in wake of indictments
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed has resigned his post five days after federal charges were announced against him…
Continue ReadingGermany to keep more coal plants on hand in case of gas cuts
BERLIN (AP) — Germany wants to temporarily keep additional coal-fired power plants on stand-by for almost two years to stave off a possible…
Continue ReadingBiden to meet with allies in Germany, Spain amid Ukraine war
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet with allies in Germany and Spain in late…
Continue ReadingBelgian king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ to Congolese
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Belgium’s King Philippe has expressed his “deepest regrets” to Congolese…
Continue ReadingPolitical foes revel in Boris Johnson’s woes in Parliament
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted Wednesday that he is getting on with his…
Continue ReadingDutch police leaders vow to tackle racism in their ranks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The most senior Dutch police officers have vowed to crack down on racism in their ranks after a documentary last…
Continue ReadingTaliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he ‘insulted’ Islam
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have detained a popular Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing…
Continue ReadingTestimony at Times Square trial: Attacker was hearing voices
By TOM HAYS Associcated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After Richard Rojas was kicked out of the Navy, he began sharing disturbing thoughts that were…
Continue ReadingOECD slashes global economic outlook on Russia-Ukraine war
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says Russia’s war in Ukraine and the…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by…
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