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Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urging passage of gun-control measures.
Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during power outage, Quebec police say

Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during power outage, Quebec police say

MONTREAL — A 75-year-old man died Friday after running his generator in his garage during a blackout, the third death attributed to a vicious storm that coated parts of southern Quebec and eastern Ontario in ice this week.
US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked

US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites and appear to detail U.S.
Award-winning retired AP journalist Harold Olmos dead at 78

Award-winning retired AP journalist Harold Olmos dead at 78

Award-winning Bolivian journalist Harold Olmos, whose gentlemanly manner belied a remarkable reportorial tenacity and who led Associated Press operations in Venezuela and Brazil after fleeing his coup-convulsed homeland more than four decades ago, ha
City to pay $500K to settle bikini barista dress code suit

City to pay $500K to settle bikini barista dress code suit

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A legal battle over a dress code for bikini baristas at coffee stands is ending after a city north of Seattle agreed to pay $500,000 to the owner and employees who sued over it six years ago.
North Korea claims another test of underwater nuclear drone

North Korea claims another test of underwater nuclear drone

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday claimed it tested this week a second known type of nuclear-capable underwater attack drone designed to destroy naval vessels and ports, adding to a flurry of weapons demonstrations this year that have
SKorea, US, Japan call for support of ban on NKorea workers

SKorea, US, Japan call for support of ban on NKorea workers

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea, the U.S.
Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
US: Unjustified force, bias still plague New Orleans police

US: Unjustified force, bias still plague New Orleans police

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Unjustified use of force, dangerous vehicle pursuits and racially biased policing continue to be problems for the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S.

Judge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge in Washington state on Friday ordered U.S.