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House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an…
UN urges all nations to observe a truce during the Winter Olympics in Italy
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday urged all nations to observe…
Jurors hear closing arguments in trial of Ohio officer charged in the killing of Ta’Kiya Young
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jurors at the murder trial of an Ohio officer charged in…
Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US is charged with orchestrating murder of witness
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted by authorities for…
Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss
HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing…
India delays climate pledge, pressures rich nations on funding at UN climate talks
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — India is unlikely to submit its climate pledge before the end…
Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at ‘ineffective’ global body
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the…
UK warns Russia it’s ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted
LONDON (AP) — Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with…
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles…
Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting
An Indiana lawmaker who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President…
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
ROME (AP) — Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations over…
A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — For more than two decades, Susan Bushby, a 70-year-old housekeeper from…
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday,…
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union rolled out a new defense package on Wednesday to…
The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill forcing the Justice…