World reaches 400,000 virus deaths as pope urges caution
BARCELONA, Spain — The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, a day after the government of Brazil broke with standard public…
West Virginia governor defends himself after Obama comment
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is continuing to defend himself after making comments about not wanting former President Barack Obama in the state, saying he’s not racist and has black…
Florida Supreme Court blocks assault weapon ban from ballot
The Florida Supreme Court is blocking an assault weapons ban from going to voters in 2022 By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press June 4, 2020, 9:18 PM 4 min read 4…
Atlanta police chief walks tightrope as she handles protests
ATLANTA — Atlanta’s police chief quickly condemned the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and acted swiftly when she determined some of her own officers used excessive force, but now…
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E By ALAN SUDERMAN and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press…
FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau
The FBI’s top lawyer, Dana Boente, is leaving the bureau May 31, 2020, 1:09 AM 3 min read 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON —…
Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog
WASHINGTON — Members of three House and Senate committees will interview former State Department Inspector General Steve Linick on Wednesday as part of an investigation by House Democrats into his…
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall versions of a popular diabetes drug due to contamination with an ingredient linked to cancer By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer…
Take 2 for SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX is taking a second shot at launching astronauts, but rain and storm clouds are threatening more delays By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer May 29, 2020, 8:56 PM 4…
Hong Kong on borrowed time as China pushes for more control
BANGKOK — Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took…