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Court tosses NY case that could have expanded gun rights

Court tosses NY case that could have expanded gun rights

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sidestepped a major decision on gun rights Monday in a dispute over New York City’s former ban on transporting guns.
Michelle Obama documentary 'Becoming' to premiere on Netflix

Michelle Obama documentary 'Becoming' to premiere on Netflix

NEW YORK — A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “Becoming” will premiere on Netflix next week, the streaming company announced Monday.
Film festivals team up to offer free global fest on YouTube

Film festivals team up to offer free global fest on YouTube

NEW YORK — Film festivals worldwide are teaming up to launch “We Are One: A Global Film Festival,” which will play out over 10 days and be available for free on YouTube.
'The Rise of Skywalker' to hit Disney Plus on May 4

'The Rise of Skywalker' to hit Disney Plus on May 4

NEW YORK — “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will begin streaming on Disney Plus on May 4, about two months earlier than scheduled. The Walt Disney Co.
Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen

Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen

ATLANTA — Some Georgia restaurants were reopening for limited dine-in service Monday as the state continued a loosening of coronavirus restrictions, but many chose to remain closed for the time being.
Questions over Kim's health highlight intelligence limits

Questions over Kim's health highlight intelligence limits

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's prolonged public absence has led to rumours of ill health and worries about how it could influence the future of what one analyst calls Northeast Asia's “Achilles’ heel,” a reference to th
South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumours are untrue

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumours are untrue

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea’s government has dismissed rumours that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition, as speculation about his health intensifies amid the North’s silence on his whereabouts.
Back at work, Boris Johnson urges patience over UK lockdown

Back at work, Boris Johnson urges patience over UK lockdown

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged his lockdown-weary nation to be patient Monday, arguing that easing social and economic restrictions too soon would create a second deadly spike of coronavirus infections.
Welcome mat at Florida home seeks warrant and deputies did

Welcome mat at Florida home seeks warrant and deputies did

PALM COAST, Fla. — A welcome mat at the front door of a Florida home read “come back with a warrant” — and that's just what deputies did before finding drugs and drug paraphernalia inside.
King's Day at Home: Dutch monarch's birthday muted by virus

King's Day at Home: Dutch monarch's birthday muted by virus

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch national birthday party for their king was a muted affair Monday, dubbed King’s Day at Home because of coronavirus restrictions.