By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The political arm of the powerful Koch network has endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. Americans for Prosperity promises to commit its nationwide army of activists and virtually unlimited funds to help Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest. AFP president
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By Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was “annoyed” by the last-minute cancelation of a meeting with his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak, because of comments he made in a television interview about the status of the Parthenon Sculptures. Mitsotakis, who arrived in the UK over the weekend, was due to meet
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — In a story published November 28, 2023, about the arrest in France of a yoga guru, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the Atman Yoga Federation in some references.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Perry’s family is seeking help in honoring his legacy. A foundation in Perry’s name was launched earlier this month, following the death of the “Friends” star at the age of 54 in October. Ahead of Giving Tuesday, which is a global movement designed to encourage donations to
Continue ReadingBy ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A spokesperson for Ukraine’s spy agency says the wife of Ukraine’s intelligence chief has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning. The spokesman for the Ukrainian military intelligence agency known as GUR says that Marianna Budanova is undergoing treatment in a hospital for the suspected poisoning. He
Continue ReadingBy MATT OTT AP Business Writer American consumers are feeling slightly more confident this month as the all-important holiday shopping season kicks into high gear. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 102 from 99.1 in October. Analysts were expecting a reading of 101. The October
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Weeks after the Biden administration laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes funding for both Israel and Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would bring the supplemental request to the floor as soon as next week. But the effort faces steep
Continue ReadingBURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — In a version of a story published November 28, 2023, about three college students of Palestinian descent shot in Vermont, The Associated Press erroneously reported the last name of the New England regional director for the American Jewish Committee. His name is Robert Leikind, not Robert Leikend.
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Federal Reserve official raised the possibility that the Fed could decide to cut its benchmark interest rate as early as spring if inflation keeps declining steadily. The official, Christopher Waller, cautioned that inflation is still too high and that it’s not yet certain if
Continue ReadingBy Jill Macyshon, Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story WINNIPEG, TORONTO (CTV Network) — Across Western Canada, the sugar rush is real. Store shelves can’t stay stocked, and many grocers are rationing sugar sales to one or two bags per customer. But this year, the sugar shortage isn’t caused purely by
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has decided to take measures to punish Cardinal Raymond Burke, who is one of his highest-ranking critics. Two people briefed on the measures say Francis has decided to revoke Burke’s right to a Vatican apartment and salary. Burke’s secretary says he hasn’t received any
Continue ReadingBy Chandler Watkins Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says a hiker was rescued on Mt. Hood on Saturday. Around 11:30 a.m., a 36-year-old woman from Portland was descending the popular South Side route on Mt. Hood when she slipped, fell several hundred feet, and
Continue ReadingRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Long lines have appeared in Sao Paulo’s bus and subway stations as a strike opposing privatization efforts of public transport in South America’s largest city caused delays. Traffic on some routes has stalled completely in the metropolitan area of 20 million people. The Sao Paulo state governor, who took office
Continue ReadingBY CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The attacks on Sierra Leone’s main military barracks and prisons are a failed coup attempt and have resulted in the arrest of 13 military officers, the government’s spokesman said Tuesday. The attackers attempted to “overthrow the elected government of Sierra Leone,” Information Minister Chernor Bah said
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kylie Jenner spoke with Jennifer Lawrence and talk turned to makeup. Jenner, who’s found great success with her company Kylie Cosmetics, spoke with Lawrence for Interview magazine. The Oscar-winning actress asked Jenner about bringing makeup to the masses and the reality star explained how she developed a lip
Continue Reading By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — The influential network associated with billionaire Charles Koch will throw its money and influence behind former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary, the group announced Tuesday. The decision could dramatically reshape the Republican field – roughly seven weeks before the Iowa caucuses – as Americans
Continue ReadingBy Chelsea Beimfohr Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — For more than 30 years, members of the Turner-Dixon family have been fighting to find the graves of their African American ancestors. “We just want to know what happened to them. That’s all I’m concerned about. What happened to my brothers
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Elon Musk has notched a victory against Swedish workers as a court ruled that Tesla can collect license plates for its cars from the country’s transport authority after postal workers refused to deliver them. In an interim judgement Monday seen by CNN, the district court in the city
Continue ReadingRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a stabbing at a high school that left one student dead and another hospitalized. Raleigh police say the stabbing happened during a fight at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday morning. Officials say a 15-year-old student died
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By Asia Wilson Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A man who was keeping his friends’ dogs said he was shot at while out walking two dogs in the Castleberry Hill area of Atlanta on Sunday night. “It was kind of surreal. It didn’t feel like it was really happening.
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