Category Archives: World
Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US
NEW YORK (AP) - The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a U.S. indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York,...
Apr 29, 2026
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans' advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President D...
Apr 29, 2026
Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - An alleged Islamic State group militant was convicted on Wednesday of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military's chaotic withd...
Apr 29, 2026
Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution ...
Apr 29, 2026
King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off New York trip by honoring victims at the 9/11 Memorial
NEW YORK (AP) - King Charles III and Queen Camilla kicked off their trip to New York City on Wednesday with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, where they honored victims of the 2001 attacks and sp...
Apr 29, 2026
Top defense official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion. During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jule...
Apr 29, 2026
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Blac...
Apr 29, 2026
Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abort...
Apr 29, 2026
London police say stabbing of 2 Jewish men is an act of terrorism
LONDON (AP) - Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured on a London street on Wednesday, in what police called an act of terrorism. Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in ...
Apr 29, 2026
Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) - The search has been suspended for five missing crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon, authorities said...
Apr 29, 2026