‘The First Kennedys’ explores a dynasty’s humble Irish roots
BOSTON (AP) — Think of the Kennedys and some elitist attributes come to mind: wealth, power, influence, elegance. But the great-grandparents of John F. Kennedy and Robert
Bomb-threatened Black schools eligible for security grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historically Black colleges and universities victimized by recent bomb threats can apply for federal grants under a program designed to help improve campus security and provide mental health resources, Vice President Kamala Harris an...
East Timor gears up for election to break political impasse
DILI, East Timor (AP) — Thousands of people in East Timor flocked to presidential campaign rallies Wednesday, days before an election that will test the young nation’s stability amid a protracted political crisis and economic uncertainty.
Prosecutors in Maxwell case say juror made ‘honest mistake’
LONDON (AP) — A juror in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex abuse trial made an “honest mistake” when he failed to disclose his own history as a victim of abuse and the error didn’t prevent her from receiving a fair trial, prosecutors
EXPLAINER: What would a Russian bond default mean?
Ratings agencies say Russia is on the verge of defaulting on government bonds following its invasion of Ukraine, with billions of dollars owed to foreigners. That prospect recalls memories of a 1998 default by Moscow that helped fuel financial disrupti...
UK easing COVID-19 testing, monitoring despite case uptick
LONDON (AP) — After dropping nearly all coronavirus restrictions last month, Britain is now ending some of its most widespread COVID-19 testing and monitoring programs, a move some scientists fear will complicate efforts to track the virus and detect
‘Why? Why? Why?’ Ukraine’s Mariupol descends into despair
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — The bodies of the children all lie here, dumped into this narrow trench hastily dug into the frozen earth of Mariupol to the constant drumbeat of shelling.
Back from Kyiv, leaders seek peace mission, arms for Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia safely returned to Central Europe on Wednesday after visiting Kyiv to show support for Ukraine as it defends itself from Russia’s invasion.
UN court orders Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court on Wednesday ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine, granting measures requested by Kyiv although many are skeptical that Russia will comply.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Ashoori back in Britain after Iran deal
LONDON (AP) — Two British citizens who had been jailed in Iran for more than five years — charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and retired civil engineer Anoosheh Ashoori — returned home to their families' hugs and tears Thursday after the
