Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off…
‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55
LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died…
Trump administration expands militarized zone at California border
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border…
IMF urges China to rebalance its economy
HONG KONG (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic…
Paramount says Chinese gaming giant Tencent withdrew from its bid for Warner Bros
BANGKOK (AP) — Paramount Skydance says the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its…
Egypt and Iran complain about World Cup ‘Pride’ match
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations which target gays and lesbians,…
US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military flew a pair of fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday…
US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks largely held in place on Tuesday as Wall Street waits to hear…
Navy admiral overseeing boat strikes near Venezuela briefs Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy admiral who is retiring early from command of the campaign to destroy…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
What to know about the massive defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for…
Royal jewel exhibit in Paris opens under shadow of Louvre robbery
PARIS (AP) — A glittering exhibition of royal jewels is opening Wednesday in Paris even as the city…