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Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing

Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Monday to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd just as jury selection was about to begin.
Rishi Sunak: UK's ex-Treasury chief gets his shot at PM job

Rishi Sunak: UK's ex-Treasury chief gets his shot at PM job

LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak ran for Britain's top job and lost . Then he got another shot — and the chance to say “I told you so.” The former U.K.
New Saddleback pastor sees women clergy in church's future

New Saddleback pastor sees women clergy in church's future

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — On a recent Sunday morning, in the sanctuary of Saddleback Church, Lead Pastor Andy Wood opened with a shout-out to the congregation’s newest female teaching pastor – his wife Stacie Wood.
Ethnic group says Myanmar air attack kills 60 at celebration

Ethnic group says Myanmar air attack kills 60 at celebration

BANGKOK (AP) — Air strikes by Myanmar’s military killed more than 60 people, including singers and musicians, attending an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political organization, members of the group and a rescue worker s
2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary

2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea exchanged warning shots Monday along their disputed western sea boundary — a scene of past bloodshed and naval battles — in a development that raises worry of possible clashes after North Korea’s recent
Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister's job he was ousted from little more than three mont
8 killed in Somalia as militants attack port city hotel

8 killed in Somalia as militants attack port city hotel

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Eight people were killed after militants stormed a hotel in Somalia's port city of Kismayo, an attack that started with a suicide bombing Sunday before gunmen forcibly entered and exchanged fire with security forces.
Russian warplane falls on building in Siberia; 2 pilots die

Russian warplane falls on building in Siberia; 2 pilots die

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian warplane slammed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk on Sunday, killing both crewmembers, authorities said.
China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance when he was named Sunday to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision
Algeria: Doctors tell Saudi crown prince don't go to summit

Algeria: Doctors tell Saudi crown prince don't go to summit

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia's powerful 37-year-old crown prince will not attend an upcoming summit in Algeria after his doctors advised him not to travel, the Algerian presidency said early Sunday.
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