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Court extends detention of Russian-American journalist, her employer says
Monday, October 23, 2023
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said a court ordered Alsu Kurmasheva to be held until Dec. 5, rejecting her lawyer's request for preventive measures other than incarceration.
Winter forecast: A warmer North, wetter South because of El Nino, climate change
Monday, October 23, 2023
Most of the country is predicted to be warmer than normal with that warmth stretching north from Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska and Nevada, along with nearly all of California, say federal forecasters.
Venezuelans become the largest nationality for illegal U.S. border crossings
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Venezuelans replaced Mexicans for the first time on record, according to new figures that show September was the second-highest month for arrests of all nationalities.
Argentine economy minister upsets populist as they head to presidential runoff
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Sergio Massa surprised Sunday night by finishing on top in the first round of Argentina's presidential election, reflecting voters' wariness about handing the presidency to a right-wing populist.
Philippines says Chinese vessels hit two of its boats near disputed shoal
Sunday, October 22, 2023
A Chinese coast guard ship and one of its militia vessels separately bumped a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a disputed shoal, Philippine officials said.
Gale-force winds and floods strike northern Europe, killing at least 3 in the U.K.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Strong winds and floods struck several countries in northern Europe as the region endured more heavy rain on Friday that forecasters say will continue into the weekend.
Judge fines Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer found on campaign website
Friday, October 20, 2023
Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so if he again violates a limited gag order barring case participants from personal attacks on court staff.
A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats
Friday, October 20, 2023
The Council on American-Islamic Relations canceled plans to hold its 29th annual banquet on Saturday at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion
Friday, October 20, 2023
Travis King, who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month, has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday.
A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The judge conceded that weapons like AR-15s are commonly used by criminals, but said the guns are importantly also owned by people who obey the law and feel they need firearms to protect themselves.
Russia charges Radio Free Europe editor with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is the second U.S. journalist to be detained in Russia this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested for alleged spying in March.
Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Young, played the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise.
Lawmakers in Brazil say Bolsonaro should be charged with attempting to stage a coup
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Former president Bolosnaro rejected the report's findings, issued by lawmakers mostly allied with the current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as biased. "It's completely biased," Bolsonaro said.
Netflix raises prices for its premium plan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Netflix said it's raising the price for its most expensive streaming service by $2 to $23 per month in the U.S., and its lowest-priced, ad-free streaming plan to $12 — another $2 bump.
Rolls-Royce is cutting up to 2,500 jobs in an overhaul of the U.K. jet engine maker
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The aerospace company was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic that decimated demand for air travel. Rolls-Royce, based in Derby, central England, didn't disclose where jobs will be cut.
India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The court passed the responsibility back to Parliament. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of LGBTQ+ people and end discrimination against them.
Putin begins visit in China, underscoring Moscow's ties with Beijing
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Russia and China have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that is now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war.
Belgian police shoot dead suspected extremist accused of killing 2 Swedes in Brussels
Monday, October 16, 2023
Police in Belgium on Tuesday shot dead a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing two Swedish soccer fans in a brazen shooting on a Brussels street before disappearing into the night.
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid declining sales and opioid lawsuits
Monday, October 16, 2023
Rite Aid said it was arranging for payment of wages and other costs as usual, though some "underperforming" stores among its more than 2,100 pharmacies in 17 states will be closed.
Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador's presidential runoff election
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Inexperienced politician Daniel Noboa won Ecuador's presidential runoff election Sunday held amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a candidate.