Category Archives: World
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution en...
Dec 04, 2025
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to...
Dec 04, 2025
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either in...
Dec 04, 2025
White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a planning commission this month, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday. "Once plans are su...
Dec 04, 2025
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an ...
Dec 04, 2025
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man was arrested Thursday in the FBI's nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washingt...
Dec 04, 2025
UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
LONDON (AP) - Britain sanctioned Russia's GRU military intelligence agency and summoned Moscow's ambassador on Thursday after an inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a n...
Dec 04, 2025
A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
JERUSALEM (AP) - Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The confirmation brought the firs...
Dec 03, 2025
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to ...
Dec 03, 2025
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kreml...
Dec 03, 2025