Category Archives: World
Taliban announce spring offensive, vow to build institutions
ISLAMABAD - The Afghan Taliban announced the beginning of their spring offensive on Friday, promising to build their political base in the country while focusing military assaults on the international...
Apr 27, 2017
Aide: Blacks not trying hard enough to work with Trump
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump’s liaison to the black community, the former “Apprentice” star Omarosa Manigault, says African-American activists aren’t trying hard enough to...
Apr 27, 2017
Guitarist sues to stop use of Jefferson Starship band name
SAN FRANCISCO - A founding member of Jefferson Starship filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop some of his former bandmates from using the band’s name for upcoming performances and merchandise. Guitar...
Apr 27, 2017
The Latest: Police arrest 4 during Berkeley protests
BERKELEY, Calif. - The Latest on Ann Coulter’s cancelled appearance at UC Berkeley (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Police have arrested four people as demonstrations continue near the University of...
Apr 27, 2017
Canadian sent to US prison for smuggling immigrants in 1999
DETROIT - A Canadian man has been sentenced to 15 months in a U.S. prison nearly 20 years after he smuggled immigrants across the Detroit River. Justice moved slowly in the case of Thanh Nguyen becaus...
Apr 27, 2017
Berkeley praises police for keeping peace at Coulter rallies
BERKELEY, Calif. - Berkeley officials declared their handling of protests over Ann Coulter’s cancelled appearance a success thanks to a massive police presence that ensured the city did not beco...
Apr 27, 2017
Southwest Airlines to end practice of overbooking flights
Southwest Airlines plans to stop overbooking flights - an industry practice implicated in an ugly incident on a United Airlines flight that has damaged United’s reputation with the flying public...
Apr 27, 2017
AP-NORC poll: Most teens have taken social media break
NEW YORK - The common stereotype has teens glued to their phones 24-7. But nearly 60 per cent of teens in the U.S. have actually taken a break from social media - the bulk of them voluntarily, a new s...
Apr 27, 2017
No dump here: Posh public bathroom pops up, with music, art
NEW YORK - In a park amid skyscrapers, a gem has emerged: a posh public bathroom that cost nearly $300,000, complete with freshly delivered flowers, imported tiles, classical music and artwork. The fr...
Apr 27, 2017
Lincoln Hills psychologist dismissed
MADISON, Wis. - A top psychologist at Wisconsin’s troubled youth prison was fired for allegedly ignoring the requests of dozens of inmates who asked for help, according to his termination letter...
Apr 27, 2017
