Pelosi’s exit opens way for tough fight to replace her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades…
Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 5 dead in Vietnam after killing 188 in the Philippines
DAK LAK, Vietnam (AP) — Typhoon Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam on Friday, killing…
Denmark’s government aims to ban access to social media for children aged under 15
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for…
Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned the former Tennessee House speaker and a onetime aide of…
North Korean and Russian military officials meet in Pyongyang
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Senior North Korean and Russian military officials discussed strengthening cooperation in their latest…
Trump Administration Blocks Gunvor Takeover of Russian Oil Assets
Gunvor pulled its offer to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil after the U.S.…
What to know about China’s new aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the commissioning of its third aircraft carrier, China now boasts the second largest number…
Farmers’ Almanac to cease publication after 2 centuries of predicting weather
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance…
Explosions at a high school in Indonesia injure 55
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Multiple explosions shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta,…
Elise Stefanik running for New York governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York, her campaign…
Louvre theft renews focus on colonial past of France’s crown jewels
WHY THIS MATTERS: The theft of the Louvre’s crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be…
Maryland sues Trump administration over FBI headquarters move
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials sued President Donald Trump’s administration Thursday for blocking the previously-approved construction of…