Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit
It was meant to be a moment for the history books — the first time a U.S. president visited a Pacific Island country. Papua New Guinea, the host nation, scrambled…
4-year-old ‘unintentionally’ shot 1-year-old brother in Texas, sheriff says
A 4-year-old preschooler “unintentionally” shot his 1-year-old brother after finding an unsecured gun inside at a Texas home, authorities said Tuesday. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a weapons…
Racial disparity in states’ victim compensation funds
Every state has a program to reimburse victims for lost wages, medical bills, funerals and other expenses, awarding hundreds of millions in aid each year. But an Associated Press examination…
Taco Tuesday trademark battle heats up
Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Taco John’s…
President Lasso and lawmakers face off in Ecuador
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Indianapolis officer who kicked handcuffed man in face pleads guilty to federal charge
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis police sergeant who was seen in body camera footage kicking a handcuffed man in the face during an arrest in 2021 has pleaded guilty to a felony…
More than dozen rescued from major apartment fire
Firefighters rescued more than a dozen people and two dogs from a dramatic apartment fire in downtown Portland (16 May 2023)
North Korea says Kim Jong Un inspects spy satellite
North Korean state media said that its leader Kim Jong Un had examined a finished military spy satellite that the country is expected to launch soon. (May 17)
Russian hacker charged by U.S. in ransomware attacks that raked in over $200 million
A Russian hacker accused of targeting hospitals, schools and police departments in New Jersey and the nation’s capital in ransomware attacks is charged and a $10 million award is offered…
North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to become law; GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature successfully overrode the governor’s recent veto of legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks, further restricting abortion care in the state. The override vote was completed…