Category Archives: World
Letters from young Obama show a man trying to find his way
WASHINGTON - A young Barack Obama questioned his place in the world and his racial identity, agonized over whether he’d make enough money as a community organizer, and lamented his incompatibili...
Oct 19, 2017
Excerpts from letters written by a young Barack Obama
Excerpts of letters written by a young Barack Obama to a girlfriend. The letters were released by Emory University. ___ September 1982, New York City “I must admit large dollops of envy for both...
Oct 19, 2017
Experts: Hard for jurors to convict when cops are on trial
TULSA, Okla. - The hard-won conviction of a white former Oklahoma police officer who fatally shot his daughter’s unarmed black boyfriend shows the difficulty prosecutors have in convincing juror...
Oct 19, 2017
'Murder insurance' or protection in self-defence cases?
ATLANTA - The National Rifle Association is offering insurance for people who shoot someone, stirring criticism from gun-control advocates who say it could foster more violence and give gun owners a f...
Oct 19, 2017
Older couples unable to escape wildfires embrace a last time
Some had just celebrated marriages of half a century or longer. They spent their time volunteering and playing with grandchildren. A few had lived through both world wars. The vast majority of the 42 ...
Oct 19, 2017
Facebook bug puts Pittsburgh users in Philadelphia for a day
PITTSBURGH - Facebook users Pittsburgh and other western and central Pennsylvania locations have found themselves transplanted to Philadelphia for a day. A glitch on the social media site caused Pitts...
Oct 19, 2017
Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes to perform at MTV Europe Awards
LONDON - Pop star Demi Lovato, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, rockers The Killers and grime artist Stormzy are set to perform at MTV’s Europe Music Awards in London. The EMAs will also feature ...
Oct 19, 2017
US unemployment claims fall to 222,000, lowest in 44 years
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since Richard Nixon was president. THE NUMBERS: The Labor Department said Thursday that claims ...
Oct 19, 2017
EU leaders to May: Match Brexit promises with real proposals
BRUSSELS - European Union leaders told British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday to match her goodwill pledges to boost Brexit negotiations with concrete proposals if she really wants to start di...
Oct 19, 2017
Ardern to lead New Zealand liberal government
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern will be New Zealand’s next prime minister and hopes to take the country on a more liberal path following nine years of rule by the conservatives. The out...
Oct 19, 2017