Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that developing countries have gained an increasingly important role in the global economy, while the share of output by Western countries has shrunk. In a speech to the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin accused the West of undermining the global economy and finances […]
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
BOSTON | A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S. In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. said the policy […]
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges
ENGLEWOOD | Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was jailed Friday on domestic violence charges. Cooper, 28, was held on suspicion of two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief, according to Douglas County jail records. He was arrested by Parker Police at 11:16 p.m. Thursday and booked into jail at 2:38 […]
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
BUNIA, Congo | The rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola that Congo is battling took locals by surprise after weeks of spreading unnoticed. Hundreds of cases were suspected when Congolese authorities announced the outbreak on May 15, but many dismissed the news as a “Western conspiracy.” At least 63 people have died from 397 confirmed cases, […]
4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they’ll debate for the fourth year in a row whether to formally ban churches with a woman serving in any role resembling that of pastor — not just the top job. One thing they are unlikely to debate is the politics of many Southern […]
Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
WASHINGTON | The Senate blocked an extension early Friday of a key surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies as concerns mounted over President Donald Trump’s selection of federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte to serve as director of national intelligence. Some Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a a procedural motion that […]
Aurora Black community leaders demand city reaffirm’s convictions in Elijah McClain case
AURORA | Metro Black community leaders have called on the Aurora City Council to reaffirm the convictions of two paramedics who were granted new trials in the death of Elijah McClain. The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the convictions of Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, who had been convicted of negligent homicide after […]
Aurora water restrictions remain unchanged as statewide drought conditions worsen
AURORA | An increase in severity of a statewide drought declaration yesterday does not immediately affect watering restrictions already in place in Aurora, city officials said Friday. Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency and activated Phase 3 of the state’s drought response plan, citing worsening conditions fueled by record-low snowpack and […]
Meckler, Madrigal each have 4 hits in the Angels’ 11-4 win over the Rockies
ANAHEIM, Calif. | Wade Meckler and Nick Madrigal each had four of Los Angeles’ 16 hits, Walbert Ureña pitched six solid innings and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday night. Meckler is batting .389 (14 for 36) with two homers and 10 RBIs since he was recalled from Double-A on May 22. […]
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
BEIRUT | Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and […]