Category Archives: World
Nevada GOP governor vetoes voter ID bill that he pushed for in a deal with Democrats
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo unexpectedly vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have required voters in the swing state to show a photo ID at the polls - a conservative priority...
Jun 12, 2025
Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California. The order, which takes effect...
Jun 12, 2025
J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - J.J. Spaun played a surprisingly steady hand Thursday among a wild mix of rare shots and some shockers at Oakmont, playing bogey-free on America's toughest course for a 4-under 66 ...
Jun 12, 2025
Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites. The attack comes as tensions have reached new...
Jun 12, 2025
Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested along with his sister
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The owner of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic whose roof collapsed in April and killed 236 people was arrested Thursday along with his sister. Ant...
Jun 12, 2025
North Korea says it has repaired its damaged destroyer and launched it in the water
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it has repaired its damaged second destroyer and launched it in the water. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency said Friday that it launched the warship ...
Jun 12, 2025
UN votes overwhelmingly to demand Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and aid access
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.N. member nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for the delivery of...
Jun 12, 2025
California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security
Democratic California U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed Thursday by security officers from a press conference being held on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Video sh...
Jun 12, 2025
Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail
BOSTON (AP) - A judge released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States on bail Thursday after a brief hearing. Kseniia Pet...
Jun 12, 2025
At least 4 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said. Fire officials sai...
Jun 12, 2025
