Winner of $400M border wall contract: ‘a gung-ho, smart guy’
BISMARCK, N.D. — Tommy Fisher peered into a Fox News camera and talked up his North Dakota-based company’s ability to build a border wall faster and cheaper than others could,…
Blackface again mars Philadelphia’s troubled New Year parade
The mayor of Philadelphia is sharply criticizing two men who wore blackface while marching in the city’s annual New Year’s Day Mummers Parade By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press January 2,…
India to restore text messaging services in Kashmir
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir say they’ll restore text messaging services in the disputed region on Wednesday December 31, 2019, 1:06 PM 2 min read NEW DELHI — Authorities in Indian-controlled…
Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions
Illinois’ governor has granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions, one day before the state’s new law permitting broad use and sale of cannabis takes effect By KATHLEEN…
Pakistan issues health IDs for trans people to improve care
Pakistan has begun issuing special health ID cards for transgender people as way to lessen health care discrimination By ASIM TANVIR and ZARAR KHAN Associated Press December 31, 2019, 3:19…
Heterosexual couples form 1st civil partnerships in England
Heterosexual couples will now be able to choose a civil partnership instead of a marriage in England and Wales By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press December 31, 2019, 6:31 PM 2…
Governor fires 34 prison guard trainees who gave Nazi salute
West Virginia’s governor has fired 34 correction officer trainees who were photographed giving a Nazi salute, and he fired their instructor December 31, 2019, 2:36 PM 4 min read CHARLESTON,…
After brain surgery, Jimmy Carter returns to hometown church
Former President Jimmy Carter publicly appeared at the Georgia church where he worships for the first time since undergoing brain surgery in November December 30, 2019, 7:22 AM 2 min…
Russia warns Iran nuclear deal in danger of ‘falling apart’
Russian’s foreign minister has warned that Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers is in danger of “falling apart” as neither the United States nor the European Union is complying with…
Pompeo to visit Ukraine as Senate weighs impeachment trial
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Ukraine this week, making his first trip to the country at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic…