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Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn't all that surprising. Not to those who had witnessed the...
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. The...
Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. But on Sunday, the president did it anyway. The sweeping pardon covers not only Hunter Biden's convictions in two...
Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began
Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group’s first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days. Israel says it has acted to thwart...
Great Lakes region gets yet more snow after a weekend of snarled Thanksgiving travel
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Parts of the Great Lakes region saw new snow Monday and faced the prospect of even more this week after U.S. travelers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving, forecasters said. Snow showers fell in western Michigan overnight, and heavier,...
Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syria government and opposition to end conflict
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own people and hold dialogue with the opposition, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday. At a joint news conference in Ankara with his...
German leader Olaf Scholz vows more Ukraine aid, defends his phone call with Putin
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two years Monday and vowed to keep supporting Kyiv in the war, just weeks after he was rebuked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for having a phone call with Russian President Vladimir...
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday. The stampede broke out on Sunday afternoon at the stadium in the city of Nzerekore during...
Chief of International Criminal Court lashes out at US and Russia over threats and accusations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out at the United States and Russia for interfering with its investigations, calling threats and attacks on the court “appalling.” “The court is being threatened with draconian economic...
Stars, heads of state, solemn rituals and high-security celebrations for Notre Dame's reopening
PARIS (AP) — The reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend is going to be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some of the same measures used during the Paris Olympics and the sealing off to tourists of the cathedral's island location in the heart of the French capital. After...
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Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer's fatal shooting of Black man
The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal Monday, clearing the way for a police officer to face trial for second-degree murder in the death of a man who was shot in the head in 2022. In a 5-2 order, the court let stand a Court of Appeals opinion in favor of the Kent County...
A Norwegian rapper suspected of drug crimes and assault is arrested in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Norwegian rapper wanted in his country on allegations of drug crimes, causing bodily harm and assaulting a police officer has been arrested in Warsaw, Polish police said Monday. Polish media are identifying the 37-year-old Norwegian man as the popular rapper...
Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began
Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group’s first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days. Israel says it has acted to thwart...
It's the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is 'A Season of Peace and Light'
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's the final holiday stretch for President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who has decked out the White House with some whimsical decorations to evoke the “peace and light” of the season. The festive display includes a towering Christmas tree surrounded by a...
Hezbollah fires at an Israeli-held border zone, the group's first strike since a ceasefire began
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days. The Israeli military...
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people's regular routines and the holiday shopping season,...
David Prosser, who served as Wisconsin Assembly speaker and as a state Supreme Court justice, dies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — David Prosser, who rose to become speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly before an 18-year tenure on the state Supreme Court that was marked by a heated altercation with another justice, has died. He was 81 years old. Prosser died on Sunday after battling cancer for...
German leader Olaf Scholz vows more Ukraine aid, defends his phone call with Putin
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two years Monday and vowed to keep supporting Kyiv in the war, just weeks after he was rebuked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for having a phone call with Russian President Vladimir...
US will send Ukraine $725 million more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems and munitions for its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, which could indicate more of the longer-range missiles are headed to the battlefield. ...
US will send $725 million in new weapons to Ukraine, including counter-drone systems and anti-personnel landmines
WASHINGTON (AP) — US will send $725 million in new weapons to Ukraine, including counter-drone systems and anti-personnel landmines.