Trump lawyers back in DC court as two sides differ over trial date in election subversion case (apnews.com)
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to set at least a tentative trial date during Monday’s status conference....
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary (apnews.com)
Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, saying a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream....
China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale (apnews.com)
Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan....
New crew for the space station launches with 4 astronauts from 4 countries (apnews.com)
Four astronauts from four countries rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday....
Asylum-seekers are being set up for rejection at a New Mexico detention facility, rights groups say (apnews.com)
A coalition of human rights groups on Tuesday leveled new criticism at a privately operated migrant detention facility in New Mexico where they say fast-track asylum screenings routinely take place without legal counsel or adequate privacy during sensitive testimony....
Public Enemy, Ice-T to headline free D.C. concerts, The National Celebration of Hip Hop (apnews.com)
“Hip-hop is beyond, not just a musical genre,” said Public Enemy ‘s Chuck D in a statement. “It’s a cultural movement that has dominated art, fashion, politics, poetry, academia, film and every corner of the world for the past 50 years. This National Celebration brings it all together in one place for the people, by...
Muhammad Ali's grandson used to fight when challenged because of his name. Now he's an MMA fighter (apnews.com)
Muhammad Ali is one of the biggest and best-known figures in boxing history. When kids in Las Vegas discovered he was also the grandfather of Biaggio and his brother, Nico, they’d challenge the siblings to put on the gloves....
11 killed in explosion at coal mine in northern China (apnews.com)
Authorities say 11 people have been killed in a coal mine explosion in northern China, in a reminder of the country’s continued dependence on the energy source.
Southern California prepares for more floods as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert (apnews.com)
Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Millions expected more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken.
Thousands more Mauritanians are making their way to the US, thanks to a route spread on social media (apnews.com)
A bus hits a van and catches fire in Pakistan, killing 20 people and injuring 11 others (apnews.com)
A bus in Pakistan caught fire after hitting a van parked on the shoulder of an intercity highway in eastern Punjab province, killing at least 20 people and injuring 11 others, police and rescue officials said Sunday....
US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials say (apnews.com)
The United States, Japan and Australia are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea off the western Philippines this week to underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after a recent show of Chinese aggression in the disputed waters, Filipino security officials said Sunday....
Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires (apnews.com)
Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames....
Russia’s ruble hits its lowest level since early in the war. The central bank plans to step in (apnews.com)
Former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty to state charges for racist assault (apnews.com)
Fiction writers fear the rise of AI, but also see it as a story to tell (apnews.com)
For many book writers, AI is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation.
Man in Bosnia kills ex-wife live on Instagram, then kills 2 more people before taking his own life (apnews.com)
Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger (apnews.com)
Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops to restore Niger’s flailing democracy.
Iran transfers 5 Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in step toward deal for full release (apnews.com)
Iran has moved five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, U.S. and Iranian officials said Thursday, as part of a tentative deal that follows months of heightened tensions between the two countries.
Norwegians prepare for more flooding and destruction after days of heavy rain (apnews.com)
Rescuers on Thursday evacuated inundated areas of southeastern Norway and residents braced for more landslides and flooding as rivers swollen by days of heavy rain carried large amounts of water through the mountainous landscape.
2 Southern California firefighters and a pilot were killed after a midair collision, officials say (apnews.com)
Three people were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said.
Vermont’s flood-wracked capital city ponders a rebuild with one eye on climate change (apnews.com)
A beloved bookstore in Vermont’s small capital city moved across the street to a new spot farther from the Winooski River after an ice jam sent river water into the store in 1992.
Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat (apnews.com)
Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc, according to an analyst....
Passenger arrested on Delta flight after cutting himself and a flight attendant, authorities say (apnews.com)
Several airline passengers rushed to subdue a man who held a sharp object to a flight attendant’s neck shortly after landing in New Orleans, keeping him immobile until deputies could take him into custody, authorities said Thursday.
The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia (apnews.com)
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Its balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking meetings of world leaders and boasts a strategic naval base. And it has been the site of ethnic persecutions, forced deportations and political repression....
