Defense says dismemberment is evidence of Durst’s innocence
LOS ANGELES — The savage and sloppy manner in which Robert Durst dismembered a man he accidentally killed in Texas helps prove the New...
China says providing vaccines to almost 40 African states
<p>BEIJING — China said Thursday it is providing COVID-19 vaccines to nearly 40 African countries, describing its actions as purely altruistic in an apparent...
Mom dies in motorcycle crash while honoring her late son
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Colorado mother died after crashing her motorcycle during a memorial ride in honor of her son, who also was...
Video tip was key to solving 2018 Iowa slaying, deputy says
<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa — Video of a vehicle driving near where a missing 20-year-old Iowa woman had been out running helped police quickly identify...
German soldier who posed as refugee on trial for attack plot
BERLIN — A German army officer who posed as a Syrian asylum-seeker went on trial Thursday accused of plotting to kill prominent politicians and...
Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24
<p>LAS VEGAS — The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval Thursday to...
Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge
BAYONNE, N.J. — With the sun gleaming off the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the massive ship passed slowly underneath the Bayonne Bridge on...
New Mexico official takes aim at oil, gas bond requirements
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s financial assurance requirements for oil and gas wells, pipelines and related infrastructure fall far short of what would be...
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
<p>BRUSSELS — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from the rest of Africa this...
New Zealand spending plan includes rebuilding Antarctic base
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to rebuild its Antarctic base and spend billions more on welfare payments as part of a spending...