AP
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
World
January 2, 2021
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
CHICAGO (AP) — The number of homicides and shootings in Chicago spiked dramatically in 2020, ending with more bloodshed than…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
World
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
Iraq explosives experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker
Middle East
January 2, 2021
Iraq explosives experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi explosives experts were working to defuse a large mine discovered on an oil tanker in the…
Iran tells inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo
Middle East
January 2, 2021
Iran tells inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran plans to enrich uranium up to 20 percent at its underground Fordo nuclear…
African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain
World
January 1, 2021
African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday, after months of…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drop a new holiday podcast declaring ‘love wins’
Life & Style
January 1, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drop a new holiday podcast declaring ‘love wins’
(CNN) – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify, saying they…
Australia changes word in anthem to honor Indigenous people
World
January 1, 2021
Australia changes word in anthem to honor Indigenous people
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called…
Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message
World
January 1, 2021
Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a year-end video message Thursday after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administration’s…
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
World
January 1, 2021
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s long and sometimes acrimonious divorce from the European Union ended Thursday with an economic split that…
Israel’s virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms
Middle East
January 1, 2021
Israel’s virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In the early days of the pandemic, a panicked Israel began using a mass surveillance…