Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — On a two-day visit to Hawaii, Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te met with the state's governor and congressional ...
Climate solution: Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint
With its aluminum hull, two giant carbon-fibre masts, mechanized systems for hauling and adjusting the billowing sails, and ...
California bill would give public university admission priority to slaves' descendants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California ...
Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
Democrats, even diminished and divided, stand as the only organized resistance to Trump and his emboldened MAGA allies. But ...
This N.Y. community got almost 4 feet of snow — and more is on the way
A shift means areas south of Buffalo might be slammed with more snow by Tuesday, while the area around Buffalo Bills stadium ...
'Moana 2' sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket ...
Capital Region independent pharmacies remain community pillars as national chains face closures
Capital Region independent pharmacies stand as community cornerstones, while chain pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid and ...
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
LONDON (AP) — Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an ...
Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President Duterte after she threatened president
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An impeachment complaint was filed Monday against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is ...
Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opened ...
Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale in 'extraordinary' New Zealand study
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is ...
Summations set in trial of veteran charged with death of NYC subway rider he put in chokehold
NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments are set for Monday in the trial of a military veteran charged with recklessly choking to ...