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Minnesota Governor Activates National Guard For Pence Visit
Minnesota's governor called in the National Guard on Thursday to help provide security and keep the peace during a visit by Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump to the city where George Floyd's death sparked angry protests that spread around the wor...
'Shame on Each of You': Sparks Fly at UN Meet as China, Russia and US Lock Horns on 'Pandemic Origin'
The remarks at the U.N. Security Council came two days after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decried the lack of international cooperation in tackling the still out-of-control coronavirus.
Patriots Owner Kraft Cleared Of Massage Parlor Sex Charge
Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday, saying they couldn't go forward after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him paying for massage parlor sex.
AP-NORC Poll: Support For Racial Injustice Protests Declines
As the decision in Kentucky to bring charges against only one of three police officers involved in a raid that killed Breonna Taylor sparks renewed protests nationwide, a new survey finds support has fallen for demonstrations against systemic racism.
Thai Parliament Delays Decision On Constitution Changes
Thailand's parliament voted on Thursday to delay making a decision on whether it will amend the constitution, as demanded by antigovernment protesters who have demonstrated nearly every day for more than two months.
1st Kosovar Albanian Arrested On War Crime Charges
A special international court said Thursday that a former commander of the separatist fighters in Kosovo's 19981999 war has been arrested as part of a war crimes and crimes against humanity probe stemming from the conflict with Serbia.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump Exaggerates His Gains For Veterans
President Donald Trump claimed to receive a 2016 award from military veterans that didn't exist and falsely denigrated the record of the late Republican Sen. John McCain on veterans affairs, whose widow endorsed Democratic rival Joe Biden for president.
In Taylor Case, Limits Of Law Overcome Calls For Justice
Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability. In the end, none of the officers were charged wit...
Wife Of Missouri Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19
The wife of Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms, a spokeswoman for the governor told media outlets Wednesday.
Trump Tightens Cuba Sanctions As He Woos Cuban-American Vote
Americans won't be allowed to bring home cigars and rum from Cuba under measures President Donald Trump announced Wednesday to financially starve the island's government, a move taken as he tries to boost his appeal among CubanAmericans, a crucial voting...
Hundreds Of Migrants Reach UK In Record Month Of Crossings
Hundreds of migrants have taken advantage of the warm weather and calm seas in the English Channel to reach the U.K. in a flurry of small boat crossings, British officials said Wednesday.
The Latest: Bosnia Asks COVID-19 Vaccine Be Available To All
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Russian Navy Vessel, Container Ship Collide In Danish Waters
A Russian navy vessel collided with a Swissowned container ship in Danish waters on Wednesday near the Oresund Bridge linking Denmark and Sweden, Danish defence authorities told Reuters.
Czech Government Parties Agree New Short-time Work Initiative
The Czech government coalition agreed the framework of a new permanent scheme that would partially subsidise salaries of employees on reduced hours, a version of a German shorttime work programme, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
Civil Lawsuits Filed Over COVID-19 Outbreak At Austrian Ski Resort Ischgl
A consumer rights group said on Wednesday it had filed civil lawsuits against the Austrian government over a coronavirus outbreak at the ski resort of Ischgl last winter, but it held off on a classaction suit for the time being.
‘Bidin’ His Time': Joe Biden Battles Being Chronically Late
Joe Biden was running late. Again.