New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ‘s government announced new military spending Thursday…
Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military
Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an…
Trump calls on Fed governor Cook to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after…
Texas school districts can’t put Ten Commandments in classrooms, judge says
Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in…
Texas legislature set to pass new congressional map in redistricting battle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday…
Aubrey Plaza likens grief over husband’s death to ‘ocean of awfulness’
Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of…
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some visitors…
Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in the remote southwest corner…
Trump official urged New York Attorney General James to resign
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s political weaponization czar sent a letter urging New York Attorney General…
Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore channel near Francis Scott Key Bridge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship…
Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at top US gymnastics academy is arrested
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. gymnastics world was only just recovering from a devastating sexual abuse…
Federal judge in Miami issues split decision on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami has dismissed part of a lawsuit over the legal rights…