Category Archives: World

News attorneys: Opioid distribution data should be public
CINCINNATI - Attorneys for news organizations argued Thursday that the U.S. public should be allowed to see federal data about how prescription opioids were distributed as the nation's overdose crisis...
May 02, 2019

Trump threatens Cuba as US supports Venezuela uprising
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration quickly declared enthusiastic support Tuesday for the Venezuelan opposition effort to spark a military uprising against embattled President Nicolas Maduro, hoping...
May 02, 2019

Marking the moment: New photos for Princess Charlotte's 4th
LONDON - Prince William and his wife, Kate, have released three new photographs of Princess Charlotte to mark her fourth birthday. Kensington Palace said the photos were taken by Kate, the Duchess of ...
May 02, 2019

Judge: Man can recover money from neo-Nazi website founder
A federal judge has ruled that a Muslim-American radio host can recover monetary damages against a neo-Nazi website operator who falsely accused him of terrorism. SiriusXM Radio show host Dean Obeidal...
May 02, 2019

Trial over Arkansas' use of execution drug nearing end
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A federal trial over Arkansas' use of a sedative in lethal injections is wrapping up in Little Rock following testimony from the state's prisons director. Department of Correction ...
May 02, 2019

Women's hockey stars announce boycott in demand for 1 league
Unhappy with the status quo, more than 200 of the world's top female hockey players declared Thursday they will not compete in North America next season in a dramatic attempt to establish a single, ec...
May 02, 2019

Secluded Baltimore mayor to make announcement amid scandal
BALTIMORE - The lawyer for Baltimore's mayor is making an announcement amid growing pressure for the city's top leader to resign over a scandal involving her self-published children's books. Mayor Cat...
May 02, 2019

Knockin' on Abe's door: Japanese PM shows off quirky Canadian souvenir
LAKE KAWAGUCHI, Japan - Japan's prime minister is showing off a folksy souvenir he brought home from his recent trip to Canada. In a video posted to his official Instagram account, Shinzo Abe installs...
May 02, 2019

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine is freed on bail
KAMPALA, Uganda - Ugandan pop star and opposition figure Bobi Wine was freed on bail Thursday after spending three nights in a maximum-security prison. The lawmaker, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssen...
May 02, 2019

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner get married in surprise wedding
LAS VEGAS - Joe Jonas was already having a big night: reuniting with his brothers for their band's first performance at an awards show in a decade and announcing their upcoming tour. But his night bec...
May 02, 2019