Lawyer: Texas dad didn’t know son accused in deaths had gun
GARLAND, Texas (AP) — An attorney for a man accused of driving his son to a Dallas-area gas station store where the 14-year-old is accused of…
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Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, UAE join Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has five new members. Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingManchin still a no, Biden’s $2T bill on Dems’ back burner
By ALAN FRAM and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he remains opposed to President Joe Biden’s…
Continue ReadingSnow stalls Amtrak in Virginia, with excruciating delays
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Winter weather is playing havoc not only with road travel but also passenger trains in Virginia and other states.…
Continue ReadingMexico COVID-19 infections up, especially at tourism centers
By ALEJANDRA ZÚÑIGA Associated Press LA PAZ, Mexico (AP) — COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, especially in two states home to major…
Continue ReadingTV host Seth Meyers contracts COVID-19, show dark this week
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This week’s remaining episodes of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have been scrapped after the host…
Continue ReadingCOVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus…
Continue ReadingFlorida passenger train line kills 5th person in a month
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Brightline higher-speed train fatally struck a pedestrian who walked into its path…
Continue ReadingLebanon’s pound hits low of 30,000 to a dollar amid crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s currency has hit a new low, reaching 20 times its value on the black market since the economic meltdown began in late…
Continue ReadingSouth African leader gets first part of corruption report
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the first part of a report on…
Continue ReadingPalestinian prisoner ends hunger strike in deal with Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for over 140 days to protest being imprisoned without charge will end his…
Continue ReadingTattoo artist anger over new EU rules goes beyond skin deep
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is imposing restrictions on the inks that tattoo artists can use as of Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingSen. Kaine: ‘Miserable’ commute became a survival project
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sen. Tim Kaine left his home in Richmond for his usual two-hour commute to the U.S. Capitol after Monday’s snowstorm,…
Continue ReadingUS arrests, charges suspect in Haitian president slaying
ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ASTRID SUÁREZ Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. government says it charged one of the main suspects in the killing of…
Continue ReadingPolice boot protesters from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ briefing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida have removed a handful of community activists from a news conference with Gov. Ron DeSantis after the…
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew effort to toss sex assault suit hits roadblock
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge appears mostly dismissive of arguments by a lawyer for Prince Andrew who wants to win…
Continue ReadingFrench presidential contenders adapt campaign to pandemic
By SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The conservative candidate in France’s presidential race says she will adapt her campaign…
Continue ReadingProsecutor drops groping charge against former NY Gov. Cuomo
By MICHAEL HILL and MARINA VILLENEUVE ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal prosecution over an allegation…
Continue Reading1st woman to command USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides
BOSTON (AP) — A woman is taking over as the U.S.S. Constitution’s commanding officer for the first time in the legendary warship’s 224-year…
Continue ReadingSteps urged as 3 women slain in a day by partners in France
PARIS (AP) — Three women in France were found dead on New Year’s Day, allegedly killed by their partners, despite years of efforts by President…
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