Maine secretary of state who opted to keep Trump off primary ballot is facing...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s top election official could face an impeachment attempt in the state Legislature over her decision to keep former President...
The Biden administration once more bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as...
Powerful Pacific swell brings threat of more dangerous surf to California
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Bulldozers built giant sand berms Friday to protect beachfront homes in one of California's coastal cities hit hard this week...
Brazil expresses concern over Venezuela-Guyana border dispute as naval exercises begin in area
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday it was concerned about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified...
South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in...
How recent ‘swatting’ calls targeting officials may prompt heavier penalties for hoax police calls
ATLANTA (AP) — A spate of false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials in recent days could be setting the stage...
Resilient economy energizes investors, as financial markets end 2023 up 24%
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 closed out 2023 with a gain of more than 24% and the Dow finished near a record...
Poland says ‘everything indicates’ a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace and left
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s defense forces said an unknown object entered the country’s airspace Friday morning from the direction of Ukraine and then...
A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new...
PARIS (AP) — With a name that doesn’t ring old-school French like Jean, Pierre or Jacques, and a home address in a tough suburb...
Perspective: Children born poor have little margin for mistakes or bad decisions, regardless of...
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) —Alfred King was lying in the parking lot of a small apartment building, mortally wounded when police in Alexandria, Louisiana, got...