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Myanmar lawyer accused of helping army slain by guerrillas

Myanmar lawyer accused of helping army slain by guerrillas

BANGKOK (AP) — A veteran corporate lawyer has been shot dead in Myanmar’s biggest city by self-proclaimed urban guerrillas, highlighting the bloody struggle between the military government and its foes in the country’s cities as well as the remote co
Bolsonaro's legal woes deepen with undeclared diamond gifts

Bolsonaro's legal woes deepen with undeclared diamond gifts

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Undeclared diamond jewelry brought into Brazil from Saudi Arabia has deepened the legal jeopardy of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
DEA overseas review barely mentions corruption scandals

DEA overseas review barely mentions corruption scandals

NEW YORK (AP) — After nearly two years and at least $1.4 million spent, the U.S.

Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments

HONOLULU (AP) — The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won’t be allowed to participate in the event after he questioned a middle school principal’s display of a pride flag supporting LGBTQ+ peo
Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden stayed in Ottawa during his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre took him on a cross-Canada culinary tour Friday evening.
Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval

Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval

PHOENIX (AP) — Years ago, skateboarding was branded as a hobby for rebels or stoners in city streets, schoolyards and back alleys. Those days are long gone.
Judge slams lawyers for slowing jailed 1/6 defendant's case

Judge slams lawyers for slowing jailed 1/6 defendant's case

A federal judge in Washington is threatening to report two attorneys for possible disciplinary action for delaying the trial of a man waiting in jail on charges that he assaulted police officers during the Capitol riot. U.S.
US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border

US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (AP) — U.S.
Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year's legislative session late Friday.
Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine

Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday celebrated the close, “inseparable” U.S.
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