US, French ambassadors: Lebanon ‘desperate’ for new Cabinet
BEIRUT (AP) — The American and French ambassadors to Beirut said in a joint statement Friday that Lebanon is in “desperate need” of a new, pro-reform government to lead it out of its unprecedented economic and financial crisis.
Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti for India ambassador
President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India, the White House said Friday, selecting a high-profile ally to serve in one of the most difficult diplomatic posts.
Caitlyn Jenner’s 1st news conference short on substance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It took Caitlyn Jenner 77 days to hold her first press conference after announcing she would run for California governor, and the event Friday ended in less than 15 minutes, was light on policy specifics and
Prime minister announces $1.3B for SkyTrain spur from Surrey to Langley, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved his campaign-style sweep to Surrey, B.C., on Friday, announcing federal government funding of up to $1.3 billion to extend Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain line from Surrey to neighbouring Langley. Trudeau ...
China orders takedown of 25 apps from ride service Didi
BEIJING (AP) — China's regulator ordered the removal from app stores of 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country's largest ride-hailing service, citing severe violations of rules against collecting personal data.
Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title a half-century ago. Nothing reflects
US adds to blacklist in China’s abuses of Muslim minorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration added 14 Chinese companies to a trade blacklist on Friday over their alleged role in that country's abuses of its Uyghur civilians and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
Chicago police fatally shoot man while trying to arrest him
CHICAGO (AP) — Law enforcement officers in Chicago fatally shot a 33-year-old man who pointed a gun at them as they tried to arrest him Friday, authorities said.
Maui seeks to quickly implement new tax on tourists
KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Officials on Maui are moving quickly to implement a new tax on tourists. The move comes
Eyeing another run, Grassley shows Iowans he’s keeping up
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — In dress shirts and pants, Chuck Grassley and Tom Cotton dropped to their knees on stage at a recent Iowa Republican Party fundraiser and began pumping out pushups. The 87-year-old Iowa senator's were slow and