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South Korea arrests former top officials over 2020 killing

South Korea arrests former top officials over 2020 killing

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s former defense minister and coast guard chief were arrested Saturday over their alleged involvement in covering up facts and distorting the circumstances surrounding North Korea’s killing of a South Korean fish
As leaders meet, Chinese hope for end to 'zero-COVID' limits

As leaders meet, Chinese hope for end to 'zero-COVID' limits

BEIJING (AP) — As China’s ruling Communist Party holds a congress this week, many Beijing residents are focused on an issue not on the formal agenda: Will the end of the meeting bring an easing of China's at times draconian “zero-COVID” policies that
Oregon mayor to ban homeless camps on Portland streets

Oregon mayor to ban homeless camps on Portland streets

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, plans to ban camping on city streets and move unhoused people to designated campsites, as the growing homeless population has become the top concern for the vast majority of residents.
Biden: Nearly 22M have already requested student loan relief

Biden: Nearly 22M have already requested student loan relief

DOVER, Delaware (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that nearly 22 million people have applied for federal student loan relief in the week since his administration made its online application available — more than half of the number the White Hous
Court temporarily blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

Court temporarily blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

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Jailed ex-politician indicted in killing of Vegas journalist

Jailed ex-politician indicted in killing of Vegas journalist

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas-area politician has been indicted on a murder charge — which carries the possibility of the death penalty — in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial
Ethiopians get temporary status in the US amid war at home

Ethiopians get temporary status in the US amid war at home

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday said Ethiopians already in the United States could remain for at least 18 months amid a war in Ethiopia’s north that pits federal troops and their allies against Tigray’s rebellious leaders.
B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

VANCOUVER — Supporters of British Columbia's next premier admire it, while his rivals are wary of it. Both agree that David Eby's brain is not to be taken lightly.
Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told a House of Commons committee Friday that he would be open to amendments on a bill he says would make Canada a world leader in supporting a modern free press.
Delta Air settles with pilot who raised safety concerns

Delta Air settles with pilot who raised safety concerns

Delta Air Lines has settled allegations by a pilot who said the airline ordered her to undergo a psychiatric examination and barred her from flying in retaliation for raising safety concerns to company executives.
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