EXPLAINER: Ranked choice voting gets big test in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Ranked choice voting made its debut in New York City's mayoral primary Tuesday in one of the most high-profile tests yet for a system gaining use in pockets across the U.S.
Political donations lead Stonewall Inn to ban some beers
NEW YORK (AP) — The Stonewall Inn's owners say they won't serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch's political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation. ...
Ransomware gangs get paid off as officials struggle for fix
BOSTON (AP) — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help from the U.S. government. The answer is apt to be: It depends.
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling in for what appears will be a long, summer slog of legislating.
Photo shows Dubai princess, focus of UN concern, in Spain
A Dubai princess who has been the subject of concern from a United Nations panel after being seized trying to flee the sheikhdom in 2018 appeared in a social media post early Monday that described her as being in Spain
US envoy hopes N. Korea responds positively on offered talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea said Monday he hopes to see a positive reaction from the North soon on U.S. offers for talks after North Korea's leader ordered officials to prepare for
Ethiopia votes in test for PM Abiy amid reports of abuses
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopians voted Monday in a major test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, whose rise to power initially seemed to signal a break with decades of authoritarian rule but who has since waged war in the
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on June 21, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday June 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 352,550 new vaccinations administered for a total of 32,171,232 doses given. Nationwide, 7,083,620 people or 19 per...
Fear shakes Mexico border city after violence leaves 18 dead
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Fear has invaded the Mexican border city of Reynosa after gunmen in vehicles killed 14 people, including taxis drivers, workers and a nursing student, and security forces responded with operations that left four suspects ...
Chile admits violation of virus protocols at Copa America
SAO PAULO (AP) — Players from Chile's squad at Copa America violated the tournament's coronavirus protocols after a "barber” visited the players' hotel in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba.