Category Archives: World

US, Chinese envoys to meet in October for tariff war talks
BEIJING - U.S. and Chinese envoys will meet in early October for more talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Stock markets rose on Thursday's announcement but there ...
Sep 06, 2019

Satellite images show Iran oil tanker sought by US off Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Satellite images appear to show the once-detained Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya-1 near the Syrian port of Tartus, despite U.S. efforts to seize the vessel. Images obtai...
Sep 06, 2019

Felicity Huffman: 'Deep and abiding shame' over college plot
BOSTON - Federal prosecutors want a judge to sentence Felicity Huffman to a month in jail for her role in a sweeping college admissions scheme, but the "Desperate Housewives" star and her lawyers are ...
Sep 06, 2019

Trump challenges California power to control auto pollution
DETROIT - The Trump administration on Friday launched an all-out assault on California over automotive mileage rules, telling state officials that only the federal government has the power to regulate...
Sep 06, 2019

Mississippi: Veggie burgers must be clearly labeled
JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi is considering new rules that let companies continue to use food-labeling terms such as "veggie burger" and "vegan bacon," as long as the terms are prominently displayed s...
Sep 06, 2019

Actor Hosea Chanchez alleges abuse by college ex-official
Actor Hosea Chanchez says a friend's father sexually assaulted him in Alabama when he was 14 years old. Chanchez starred in BET's long-running series "The Game." He identifies his abuser as a college ...
Sep 06, 2019

Judge approves moves to streamline Weinstein case
NEW YORK - A judge is signing off on changes meant to streamline Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case after a recent flurry of activity. Judge James Burke on Friday approved consolidating two indict...
Sep 06, 2019

American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight
MIAMI - An American Airlines mechanic appeared in court Friday on charges of sabotaging a flight because he was upset about stalled union contract negotiations and wanted to earn overtime fixing the p...
Sep 06, 2019

Maine to allow ranked votes in general presidential election
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine is set to become the first state to allow voters to rank candidates in a general presidential election. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she'll allow such a bill to becom...
Sep 06, 2019

Female directors hope to write a new script for Oscar season
TORONTO - As another awards season kicks into high gear at the Toronto International Film Festival, one disappointment of last year's Oscar campaign is still on the minds of some. Despite a number of ...
Sep 06, 2019