Politics Jun 21 WATCH: State Department promises to 'rectify' mistake that prevented imprisoned WNBA star Griner from speaking to wife State Department spokesman Ned Price said the original call last weekend could not be completed because of a logistical error that officials have worked quickly to fix so that a new call can take place.
Politics Jun 21 WATCH: WNBA star Griner, jailed in Russia, unable to speak to wife due to 'unfortunate mistake,' White House said A phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple's anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials said Tuesday.
Nation Jun 20 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he's tested positive for COVID-19 but is continuing to do work from home while experiencing mild symptoms.
World Jun 20 Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections The election, expected in October or November, would be Israel’s fifth in three years.
World Jun 20 Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional LGBTQ people often face discrimination at school, work and at home, causing many to hide their sexual identities.
World Jun 20 Canada to ban sale of single use plastics by end of 2023 In addition to bags and takeout boxes, the ban will affect plastic straws, bags, cutlery, stir sticks and six-pack rings that hold cans and bottles.
World Jun 19 More than 200 people killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack, witnesses say Both witnesses blamed the Oromo Liberation Army for the attacks. In a statement, the Oromia regional government also blamed the OLA, saying the rebels attacked “after being unable to resist the operations launched by (federal) security forces.”…
World Jun 19 Germany plans to limit use of natural gas amid shortages Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Germany will try to compensate for the move by increasing the burning of coal, a more polluting fossil fuel.
Nation Jun 19 Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store The Apple retail workers in Towson, Maryland, voted 65-33 to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union's announcement said.
World Jun 18 German Chancellor Scholz says G-7 will support Ukraine 'for as long as necessary' In an interview with Germany's dpa news agency published Saturday, Scholz said he wants to use next week's meeting with fellow G-7 leaders in the Bavarian village of Elmau to discuss Ukraine's long-term prospects.