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Australian opposition against Indigenous Voice in Parliament

Australian opposition against Indigenous Voice in Parliament

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s main opposition party on Wednesday decided to oppose the government’s model for constitutional recognition of Indigenous people in a development that appears to doom the prospects of a successful referendum this
South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.
Denver's more moderate mayoral candidates pull ahead

Denver's more moderate mayoral candidates pull ahead

DENVER (AP) — Two of the more moderate candidates for Denver mayor in the unusually large and divergent field of 16 contestants pulled far ahead in initial results Tuesday night.
Belize, Guatemala reaffirm Taiwan ties during Tsai visit

Belize, Guatemala reaffirm Taiwan ties during Tsai visit

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Belize on Monday reaffirmed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the second country to do so in a week as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen travels across Central America in an effort to shore up a dwindling number of allies .
Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting

Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan defied threats of retaliation by China ahead of an expected meeting between the island's president and the U.S. House speaker Wednesday that will underscore her government's claim to sovereignty.
Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has purchased a three-year supply of a leading abortion medication in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability , Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday.
Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme

Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — A stone-faced Donald Trump made a momentous courtroom appearance Tuesday when he was confronted with a 34-count felony indictment charging him in a scheme to bury allegations of extramarital affairs that arose during his first White H
Trump makes history, pleading not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records

Trump makes history, pleading not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump relaunched his 2024 campaign Tuesday, just hours after becoming the first former U.S.
Live updates: Donald Trump arraigned on 34 felony counts

Live updates: Donald Trump arraigned on 34 felony counts

NEW YORK (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who surrendered Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse to face arraignment on charges stemming from hush-money payments made during the 2016 campaign to bury allegations that
North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights

North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights

The North Dakota Senate has passed a series of bills that would restrict transgender people's rights in sports, health care, schools, workplaces and daily life.
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