Category Archives: World

Judge puts hold on North Dakota trigger law banning abortion
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota judge on Wednesday put on hold the state's trigger law banning abortion while a lawsuit moves forward that argues it violates the state constitution. Burleigh County ...
Jul 27, 2022

Manchin says he has health, energy, tax deal with Schumer
WASHINGTON (AP) - In an unexpected turnabout, Sen. Joe Manchin announced Wednesday that he had reached an expansive agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer - which had eluded them for mont...
Jul 27, 2022

Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder
CHICAGO (AP) - The man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been indicted by a grand jury on 21 first-degree murder counts, 48 counts of attempted murder and 4...
Jul 27, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming abortion ban
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming judge temporarily blocked the state's abortion ban on the day it took effect, siding with a firebombed women's health clinic and others who argued the ban would harm he...
Jul 27, 2022

Protesters enter Iraqi parliament, chant curses against Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) - Hundreds of Iraqi protesters breached Baghdad's parliament Wednesday, chanting curses against Iran, in a protest against the selection of a nominee for prime minister by Iran-backed par...
Jul 27, 2022

WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox
GENEVA (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual partners "for the moment" following the U.N. health age...
Jul 27, 2022

Biden tests negative for COVID-19, ends 'strict isolation'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is ending his COVID-19 isolation after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday. That's according to a letter the White House releas...
Jul 27, 2022

Griner testifies at Russia drug trial about interrogation
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner resumed Wednesday in a Russian court with Griner testifying that a language interpreter provided during her questioning...
Jul 27, 2022

2 cops face sentencing for violating George Floyd's rights
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The last two former Minneapolis police officers to be sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties Wednesday, which could set in mo...
Jul 26, 2022

Strong quake shakes northern Philippines, damages buildings
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A strong earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Wednesday, injuring at least one person, damaging buildings and prompting many people in the capital to run outdoors. T...
Jul 26, 2022