Category Archives: World
Trump administration moves to withdraw clean-water rule
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration moved Tuesday to roll back an Obama administration policy that protected more than half the nation’s streams from pollution but drew attacks from farmers, f...
Jun 27, 2017
House votes overwhelmingly to back NATO mutual defence pact
WASHINGTON - The House has overwhelmingly approved a resolution reaffirming the U.S. commitment to NATO’s mutual defence pact. Lawmakers passed the measure Tuesday, 423-4, roughly a month after ...
Jun 27, 2017
Correction: Trump-Campaign Ethics story
WASHINGTON - In a story June 27 about President Donald Trump’s campaign activity, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Secret Service operates Air Force One. The Department of Defe...
Jun 27, 2017
Christie says he won't meet with 'Dog' over bail reform
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has shut down any prospect of meeting with the former star of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” over the state’s bail reform. Christie said Tuesd...
Jun 27, 2017
The Latest: Pennsylvania health company restoring network
NEW YORK - The Latest on a widespread cyberattack that is affecting companies and government systems (all times EDT): 6:20 p.m. A Pennsylvania health care system says it is taking steps to restore its...
Jun 27, 2017
Science groups ask Trump to retain advisory board integrity
WASHINGTON - A coalition of science and engineering groups called on President Donald Trump on Tuesday to make sure that his review of the role of scientific advisory boards respects the importance of...
Jun 27, 2017
Supreme Court term ended much different than it began
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court began its term nine months ago with Merrick Garland nominated to the bench, Hillary Clinton favoured to be the next president, and the court poised to be controlled by D...
Jun 27, 2017
Heat a possible factor in 12 Maricopa County deaths
PHOENIX - Officials are investigating the heat as a possible factor in 12 deaths in metro Phoenix last week as temperatures soared to 119 degrees. Maricopa County Department of Public Health officials...
Jun 27, 2017
Lawyers prepare to defend travellers to US at airports
NEW YORK - When the Trump administration’s travel ban takes partial effect this week, immigrant-rights lawyers plan to head to the nation’s major airports to make sure eligible foreigners ...
Jun 27, 2017
Sheriff: Altercation over dead raccoon prompted shooting
ALLYN, Wash. - Authorities say an altercation over a dead raccoon led to a shooting in rural Washington state. Mason County sheriff’s Lt. Travis Adams tells Seattle news station KOMO-TV (https:/...
Jun 27, 2017