Nov 11 Vaping-related lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital By Corey Williams, Associated Press The team of medical experts that performed the procedure believes it is "the first double lung transplant in the world for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged from vaping," the health system said in a news release Monday. Continue reading
Nov 10 Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign. Continue reading
Nov 10 Rights group calls Iraqi crackdown on protests a ‘bloodbath’ By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press BAGHDAD — Amnesty International said Sunday that Iraq’s crackdown on anti-government protests has descended into a “bloodbath.” At least 319 protesters have been killed so far by security forces since the unrest began last month, according to the latest figures… Continue reading
Nov 10 Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump will confront Turkey's leader about his decision to buy a Russian air defense system when they meet this week at the White House amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. Continue reading
Nov 10 More than 100,000 greet Japan’s emperor at enthronement parade By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved and smiled from an open car in a parade Sunday marking Naruhito’s enthronement as more than 100,000 delighted well-wishers cheered, waved small flags and took photos from packed sidewalks. Continue reading
Nov 10 Spain’s national vote an epic struggle between left, right By Ciaran Giles, Aritz Parra, Associated Press As Spaniards voted Sunday in the country's fourth election in as many years, a leading leftist party pledged to help the incumbent Socialists in hopes of staving off a possible right-wing coalition government that could include a far-right party. Continue reading
Nov 10 Iran’s president: New oil field found with over 50B barrels By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Iran has discovered a new oil field in the country's south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said Sunday, a find that could boost the country's proven reserves by a third as it struggles to sell energy… Continue reading
Nov 10 Over 100,000 celebrate 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall By Associated Press Police and organizers say more than 100,000 people took part in an open-air party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Continue reading
Nov 10 Turkey says at least 8 killed by car bomb in northeast Syria By Associated Press A car bomb in northern Syria killed at least eight civilians and wounded 20 others Sunday in a town near the border with Turkey, Turkey's Defense Ministry said. Continue reading
Nov 10 Bolivia’s president resigns amid election-fraud allegations By Paola Flores, Carlos Valdez, Associated Press Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation Sunday under mounting pressure from the military and the public after his re-election victory triggered weeks of fraud allegations and deadly protests. Continue reading