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Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Thursday in a move that effectively abolishes the monitoring by United Nations experts of sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, though the sanctions themselves remain in place.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform.
Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying “Filipinos
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia .
Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain

Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins.
NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals are staying in the District of Columbia for the long term after a plan to lure the teams to Virginia imploded and ownership and the city reached an agreement on a $515 milli
4 people killed and 5 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody

4 people killed and 5 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Four people were killed and five were hurt in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen.