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Housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children engaged in sexual abuse and harassment, DOJ says

Housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children engaged in sexual abuse and harassment, DOJ says

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Employees of the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. have repeatedly sexually abused and harassed children in their care over the past eight years, the Justice Department alleges.
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Israel's Netanyahu makes surprise Gaza visit as far-right politician tours flashpoint Jerusalem site

Israel's Netanyahu makes surprise Gaza visit as far-right politician tours flashpoint Jerusalem site

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza on Thursday, saying it was essential that Israel keep control of a strip of territory along the territory's border with Egypt, just days befor
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Illinois deputy charged with murder shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water

Illinois deputy charged with murder shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
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Missouri high court clears the way for a woman's release after 43 years in prison

Missouri high court clears the way for a woman's release after 43 years in prison

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned to be freed after 43 years in prison.
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19 more die in Bangladesh clashes as student protesters try to impose a 'complete shutdown'

19 more die in Bangladesh clashes as student protesters try to impose a 'complete shutdown'

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police in Bangladesh clashed with student protesters attempting to impose a “complete shutdown” of the country on Thursday, following days of violent confrontations during demonstrations over a system of allocating government
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US journalist appears in court in Russia for second hearing on espionage charges that he denies

US journalist appears in court in Russia for second hearing on espionage charges that he denies

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in court in Russia on Thursday for the second hearing in his trial on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny.
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Scottie Scheffler adjusts to links golf and his role as best player in the world

Scottie Scheffler adjusts to links golf and his role as best player in the world

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first stage of Scottie Scheffler's rise to the top of golf felt like warp speed. He went from No. 15 in the world to No. 1 in the span of five tournaments , and that was before he won the Masters for the first time.
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President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said.
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Thousands of Nebraskans with felony convictions could be denied voting rights under AG's opinion

Thousands of Nebraskans with felony convictions could be denied voting rights under AG's opinion

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Thousands of Nebraskans with felony convictions could be denied voting rights under an opinion from the state attorney general released Wednesday.
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Panama says migration through border with Colombia is down since President Mulino took office

Panama says migration through border with Colombia is down since President Mulino took office

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Migration through the Darien Gap dividing Colombia and Panama has declined significantly this month since Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino took office and ordered authorities to get control of the dense jungle frontier, the co
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