Tag: United States government
New this week: ‘Without Remorse’ and ‘The Mosquito Coast’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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Greece coast guard divers seize cocaine from cargo ship
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say coast guard divers have seized more than 46 kilograms (101 pounds) of cocaine found hidden behind a water...
Unmanned helicopter crashes into US Navy ship, damaging hull
<p>SAN DIEGO — An unmanned helicopter crashed into the side of a U.S. Navy ship during routine operations in the western Pacific ocean, officials...
DC police department hit by apparent extortion attack
WASHINGTON — The Washington, D.C., police department said Monday that its computer network was breached, and a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate claimed to have stolen...
US agency seeks to speed up Native American land decisions
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. Interior Department officials on Tuesday moved to reverse actions taken under President Donald Trump that they said had hindered efforts...
US lifts barriers to prescribing addiction treatment drug
<p>The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made it difficult for doctors to treat opioid addiction using medication.</p>
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Q&A: Michael B. Jordan on protest, power & ‘Without Remorse’
<p>NEW YORK — Michael B. Jordan's power on screen has taken many forms. His heavyweight force in “Creed.” His capacity to inspire change as...
What’s behind the growth slump? Takeaways from census data
The first batch of once-every-decade data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a United States that is growing less quickly and but still seeing...
US orders big drawdown at Kabul embassy as troops leave
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday ordered a significant number of its remaining staff at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to leave Afghanistan...
More than 400 businesses back LGBTQ rights act
<p>More than 400 companies __ including Tesla, Pfizer, Delta Air Lines and Amazon __ have signed on to support civil rights legislation for LGBTQ...