Jan 22 Taliban attack kills dozens at Afghan military base By Amir Shah, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press A suicide bomber drove an armored Humvee packed with explosives at the base in eastern Maidan Wardak province on Monday, a severe blow to the government that already has lost control of nearly half of the country to the insurgents. Continue reading
Jan 22 Doping agency forgives Russia, but says more work needed By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The World Anti-Doping Agency agreed to keep Russia's anti-doping operation in business after receiving much-sought-after lab data that could be used to prosecute hundreds of cheaters. But the decision came with a warning: Fool us again, and we can bar… Continue reading
Jan 22 China demands U.S. drop its request that Canada extradite Huawei exec By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press A foreign ministry spokeswoman said China demands that the U.S. withdraw the arrest warrant against Meng Wanzhou and "not make a formal extradition request to the Canadian side." Meng is wanted for allegedly lying to banks as part of an… Continue reading
Jan 22 U.S. service member killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan By Associated Press News of the death came the same day that a suicide bombing attack by the Taliban on an Afghan military base in eastern Maidan Wardak province killed at least 45 people and wounded as many as 70 others. Continue reading
Jan 22 Boys’ school temporarily closes amid fallout over Washington rally videos By John Minchillo, Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press A Kentucky boys' school shut down its campus on Tuesday as the fallout continued over an encounter involving white teenagers, Native American marchers and a black religious sect that has generated outrage on social media. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump reportedly moving ahead with State of the Union next week amid shutdown By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is moving forward with plans for the State of the Union address next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it. Continue reading
Jan 22 Top U.S. diplomat for Europe quits after 16 months on the job By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell's resignation is a blow to efforts to steady the Trump administration's shaky ties with European partners amid questions about its commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Tentative deal reached by LA school district, striking teachers union Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, accompanied by leaders United Teachers Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced the agreement at City Hall a few hours after a 21-hour bargaining session ended before dawn. Continue reading
Jan 22 Singer Chris Brown detained in France after rape complaint By Angela Charlton, Associated Press The Grammy Award-winning singer was detained Monday on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions. Continue reading
Jan 22 Supreme Court rejects football coach’s appeal in prayer case — for now By Associated Press But four conservative justices say Tuesday that they are interested in former Bremerton High School Coach Joe Kennedy's case and the legal issues it raises. Continue reading