National News

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:09 AM

Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again

In a new display of defiance from Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to an eastern city near the front line, while two...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:08 AM

Across vast Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized

Here and there, across the far-flung Muslim and Arab worlds, LGBTQ people see glimmers of progress — but those are rare exceptions

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:05 AM

Nadal, Alcaraz to meet in exhibition at Las Vegas in March

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:04 AM

Albanian opposition leader attacked during anti-govt protest

The leader of the Albanian opposition center-right Democratic Party has been attacked during an anti-government protest held near a summit of...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:03 AM

Across vast Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized

Here and there, across the far-flung Muslim and Arab world, LGBTQ people see glimmers of progress — but those are rare exceptions

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 8:02 AM

Governments gather in Canada in bid to boost biodiversity

Environmental leaders are gathering on Montreal to hammer out a framework they hope will help provide much-needed protection for the world's...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:59 AM

Brazil dancing again after big win at World Cup

The joy and the dancing are back for five-time champion Brazil at the World Cup

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:46 AM

Taliban allow high school graduation exams for Afghan girls

Afghan girls will be allowed to take their high school graduation exams this week even though they have been banned from classrooms since the...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:41 AM

England rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:38 AM

South Africa's lawmakers delay debate on president's future

South Africa’s lawmakers have postponed until next week a debate on the damning report that has resulted in calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:36 AM

Hungary vetoes EU Ukraine aid, deepening rift with Brussels

A rift between the European Union and member state Hungary has deepened after Budapest vetoed an 18-billion euro financial aid package to Kyiv,...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:29 AM

EU agrees deal to ban products which fuel deforestation

European Union lawmakers and governments reached a deal Tuesday that would ban the import of products which contribute to deforestation around the...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 7:27 AM

Biden to visit Arizona computer chip site, highlight jobs

President Joe Biden is going to the building site for an Arizona computer chip plant to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 6:28 AM

German 'babysitter' on trial in huge child sexual abuse case

A 45-year-old German man who had offered babysitting services online has gone on trial in the western city of Cologne accused of almost 100 counts...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 6:06 AM

World shares lower as strong data hit hopes for dovish Fed

Stocks are mostly lower in Europe and Asia after Wall Street pulled back as surprisingly strong economic reports highlighted the difficulty of the...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 5:59 AM

No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

No. 13 Maryland is off to a fast start in its first season under Kevin Willard

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 1:54 AM

Late Chinese leader Jiang hailed in memorial service

China's leaders have eulogized the late Jiang Zemin as a loyal Marxist-Leninist who oversaw their country's rapid economic rise while maintaining...

national / Tue, Dec 6, 2022 12:43 AM

Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe

A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of...