Category Archives: World
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admit...
Apr 13, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for ...
Apr 13, 2026
Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false impri...
Apr 13, 2026
A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship
MIAMI (AP) - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department sai...
Apr 13, 2026
Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument
NEW YORK (AP) - The Trump administration agreed Monday to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February. The government re...
Apr 13, 2026
Péter Magyar says he’d speak with Putin if called, and ask him to end the killing in Ukraine
BUDAPEST (AP) - Hungarian election winner Pter Magyar said on Monday that he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but not initiate a call. "If Vladimir Putin calls, I'll pick up the phone," ...
Apr 13, 2026
Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary's election winner, Pter Magyar, called Monday on the country's president to convene the parliament to form a new government "as quickly as possible," in hopes that he ...
Apr 13, 2026
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals...
Apr 12, 2026
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream. That didn't make Sunday ...
Apr 12, 2026
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday following sexual assault allegations that he has denied. "I will fight the serious, false alleg...
Apr 12, 2026