Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal…
A 1-year-old was among 159 killed in Hong Kong apartment fires. 30 others missing
HONG KONG — The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 on Wednesday, as…
Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — A federal immigration crackdown began Wednesday in New Orleans under an operation that a Homeland…
Iran’s currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S.…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said it would hand over the remains of a hostage as Israel said it…
Armed men steal vote tally sheets in Guinea-Bissau, election commission says
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission said Tuesday that it’s unable to finalize results of a disputed…
Judge restricts immigration arrests in the nation’s capital
A federal judge late Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital…
Bulgaria’s government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after an evening…
Millions face premium spikes as Congress gridlocks on health care subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies were diminishing in Congress this week as…
More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
BATANG TORU, Indonesia — Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death…
Justice Department sues six more states to get detailed voter data
BOSTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain…