Family of US couple kidnapped in Haiti pleads for release
Mar 28, 2023
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The family of a U.S. couple who has been kidnapped in Haiti is pleading for their release. Nikese Toussaint says that gangs kidnapped her brother, his wife and a…
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Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York
Mar 27, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute. New York police said in a statement that the victim…
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Mar 24, 2023
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or…
Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
Mar 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped…
Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
Mar 22, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic likely drove…
Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion
Mar 21, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida jury has convicted three men of first-degree murder in the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot during a robbery that netted $50,000. The jury deliberated…
Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize, praise from comic pals
Mar 20, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — A host of comedic and entertainment royalty gathered Sunday night at Washington’s Kennedy Center as Adam Sandler received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. For his part, Sandler placed his hand…
Big banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic
Mar 17, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven of the biggest banks in the country have announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank. It's an effort to stop the California-based bank from becoming the third…
Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders
Mar 16, 2023
GENEVA (AP) — Fears about the world banking system spread to Europe as shares in the globally connected Swiss bank Credit Suisse plunged. The steep drop on Wednesday dragged down other major European lenders in…
What's known — and not — about US drone and Russia jet crash
Mar 15, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a U.S. diplomatic protest and raised concerns…