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Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700

Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government.
Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff

Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff

NEW YORK (AP) — The Voice of America can’t be silenced just yet. A federal judge on Friday halted the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the eight-decade-old U.S.
US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The U.S.
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID

Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team.
3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets

3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an ai
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers

Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers

MADISON, Wis.
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel on Friday launched an attack on Lebanon's capital for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November.
Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies

Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent agencies handling labor issues from their respective posts in the federal government. A divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
Vance accuses Denmark of underinvesting in Greenland as Trump presses for US takeover of the island

Vance accuses Denmark of underinvesting in Greenland as Trump presses for US takeover of the island

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Denmark has "underinvested" in Greenland’s security and demanded that Denmark change its approach as President Donald Trump continues to talk of taking over the Danish territory .
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