Apr 08 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 9 By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press A medical expert says George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen that damaged his brain and caused his heart to stop. Dr. Martin Tobin is a lung and critical care specialist from Chicago. Continue reading
Apr 08 Biden seems ready to extend U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Apr 06 Israeli president picks Netanyahu to try to form government By Laurie Kellman, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israel's president on Tuesday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a government from the country's splintered parliament, giving the embattled leader a chance to prolong his lengthy term in office while he stands trial… Continue reading
Apr 06 Navy medic that shot 2 U.S. sailors killed by security By Associated Press Police in Maryland responded to an active shooter on Tuesday and said there were at least two victims, and the U.S. Navy reported an “active shooter incident” at Fort Detrick involving sailors. Police said the suspect was “down.”… Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S., Iran expected to begin indirect nuclear talks in Vienna By Geir Moulson, Alex Schuller, Associated Press Efforts to bring the United States back into the 2015 deal on Iran's nuclear program stepped up a gear Tuesday as Iran and the five world powers still in the accord were meeting in Vienna while the U.S. is due… Continue reading
Apr 02 Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran of the force By Associated Press William "Billy" Evans joined the department in 2003 and was a member of its first responders unit. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Evans as a "martyr for our democracy," while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was "heartbroken."… Continue reading
Mar 30 With ship now freed, a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Experts boarded the massive container ship Tuesday that had blocked Egypt's vital Suez Canal and disrupted global trade for nearly a week, seeking answers to a single question that could have billions of dollars in legal repercussions: What went wrong?… Continue reading
Mar 30 Sex trafficking crimes brought against Epstein ex-girlfriend Maxwell By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Sex trafficking charges were added Monday to the indictment against financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend as prosecutors alleged that she groomed a 14-year-old girl to recruit other young females in the early 2000s to provide "sexualized massages" to Epstein in return… Continue reading
Mar 25 WWII codebreaker Alan Turing honored on UK’s new 50-pound note By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The rainbow flag flew proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note. Continue reading
Mar 25 Colorado shooting suspect makes first court appearance By Colleen Slevin, Patty Nieberg, Associated Press The suspected gunman in the Boulder supermarket shooting that killed 10 people appeared in court Thursday for the first time, and his attorney asked for a health assessment "to address his mental illness."… Continue reading