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Federal judge voids Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion restriction

Federal judge voids Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion restriction

ATLANTA — A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgia's 2019 “heartbeat" abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution. U.S.
Trio of Ohio sisters give birth on same day at same hospital

Trio of Ohio sisters give birth on same day at same hospital

MANSFIELD, Ohio — Three Ohio sisters have defied odds by giving birth on the same day in the same hospital with the same obstetrician overseeing their deliveries.
Polish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaign

Polish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaign

WARSAW, Poland — Polish President Andrzej Duda declared victory Monday in a runoff election in which he narrowly won a second five-year term, acknowledging the campaign he ran was often too harsh as he appealed for unity and forgiveness.
In libel case, Depp says Heard hit him with 'haymaker' punch

In libel case, Depp says Heard hit him with 'haymaker' punch

LONDON — Johnny Depp accused Amber Heard of hitting him with a “haymaker” punch during an altercation near the end of their volatile marriage, as the star wrapped up testimony in his libel suit against a British tabloid newspaper that accused him of
IMF: Mideast loses $270B oil income amid virus, recession

IMF: Mideast loses $270B oil income amid virus, recession

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East's energy producers are expected to earn $270 billion less in oil revenue compared to last year as the region's economic heavyweight, Saudi Arabia, sinks deeper into recession amid the coronavirus pandemic
Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years

Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years

WASHINGTON — The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.
China sanctions Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback for criticism

China sanctions Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback for criticism

BEIJING — China said Monday it will impose sanctions on three U.S. lawmakers and one ambassador in response to similar actions taken by the U.S.
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie, dies at 59

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie, dies at 59

JOHANNESBURG — Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59.
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday

Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports. It’s unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league’s oldest franchises.
Boy, 12, arrested after Palace player Zaha gets racist posts

Boy, 12, arrested after Palace player Zaha gets racist posts

LONDON — A 12-year-old boy was arrested by police after Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha highlighted racist abuse he received ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Aston Villa.