Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect
NEW YORK (AP) — Honda Motor’s American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can…
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Myanmar’s military should be investigated for war crimes, Amnesty International says
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The human rights group Amnesty International has accused the Myanmar military of indiscriminate killings and using…
Continue ReadingCyprus minister says his nation leads EU in repatriations and migrant arrivals are down sharply
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ interior minister says the east Mediterranean island nation is the first European Union member country to…
Continue ReadingNigeria slashes transport fees during the holidays to ease some of the pain of austerity measures
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader has slashed the fees during the holiday season for several public…
Continue ReadingSaturday night’s Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarter
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Saturday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers already carried significance as the…
Continue ReadingUkraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament has voted to legalize medical marijuana after the war with Russia left thousands of people with…
Continue ReadingTrump transformed the Supreme Court. Now the justices could decide his political and legal future
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump touts his transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court…
Continue ReadingStrong winds from Storm Pia disrupt holiday travel in the UK
LONDON (AP) — High winds from Storm Pia have disrupted holiday travel in northern areas of the U.K. Flights were grounded, train service was…
Continue ReadingHolocaust past meets Amsterdam present in Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer In “Occupied City,” a young woman with an even voice narrates Nazi encounters and crimes throughout Amsterdam during…
Continue ReadingHundreds alleged assault by youth detention workers. Years later, most suspects face no charges
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Zach Robinson spent decades trying to fight off nightmares about being raped as a child at New…
Continue ReadingThe Czech central bank cuts key interest rate for the first time since June 2022 to help economy
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate to help the country’s struggling economy. The drop by a…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán says he agreed to a future meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he accepted an invitation from Ukrainian…
Continue ReadingWorld Bank projects that Israel-Hamas war could push Lebanon back into recession
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank says the ripple effects of the war in Gaza are likely to knock Lebanon’s fragile…
Continue ReadingFrance’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Women’s rights activists are criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for appearing to side…
Continue ReadingWeekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still…
Continue ReadingIsraeli police are investigating 19 prison guards in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian prisoner
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli police say 19 Israeli prison guards are under investigation in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian security…
Continue ReadingTop US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has spoken with his Chinese counterpart. It is the…
Continue ReadingWells Fargo workers at New Mexico branch vote to unionize, a first in modern era for a major bank
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Employees at a Wells Fargo bank in New Mexico have voted to unionize, the first time that workers at a major…
Continue ReadingFor decades, human remains tied to the ‘Green River killer’ were known only as Bones 17. Now, DNA testing has revealed a name
By Sara Smart and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — For nearly 40 years, a set of human remains discovered near Seattle in 1985 were known to…
Continue ReadingFaith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — Snuggling on the sofa across from the Christmas tree, Sol proudly showed off the…
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