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More questions than answers as EU corruption scandal unfolds

More questions than answers as EU corruption scandal unfolds

BRUSSELS (AP) — No one answers the door or the phone at the offices of the two campaign groups linked to a cash-for-favors corruption scandal at the European Union’s parliament, allegedly involving Qatar. No light is visible inside.
EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget

EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget

TOKYO (AP) — Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy that includes determination to possess “counterstrike" capability to preempt enemy attacks and double its spending to gain a more offensive footing and improve its resilience to pr
What Trump promised, Biden seeks to deliver in his own way

What Trump promised, Biden seeks to deliver in his own way

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pledged to fix U.S. infrastructure as president. He vowed to take on China and bulk up American manufacturing . He said he would reduce the budget deficit and make the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes .
Want to email your doctor? You may be charged for that

Want to email your doctor? You may be charged for that

WASHINGTON (AP) — The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first — you could get a bill for the question.
Reno mayor sues after finding tracking device on vehicle

Reno mayor sues after finding tracking device on vehicle

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Reno mayor Hillary Schieve is suing a private investigator and his company after finding a device attached to her vehicle that was capable of tracking its real-time location.
US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions

US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions

REYNOSA, Mexico (AP) — Restrictions that have prevented hundreds of thousands of migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S.
TSA raising fines after finding record guns in carry-ons

TSA raising fines after finding record guns in carry-ons

The Transportation Security Administration is raising the fine for people caught with a gun in their carry-on bag after intercepting a record number of firearms at security checkpoints this year.
TSA finds record number of guns on passengers at checkpoints

TSA finds record number of guns on passengers at checkpoints

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal agency tasked with screening passengers before they get on planes says officers this year have stopped a record number of guns brought by passengers attempting to go through airport security checkpoints.
Jan. 6 committee eyes referring criminal charges for Trump

Jan. 6 committee eyes referring criminal charges for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.
Inside the ugly fight to become the next Republican chair

Inside the ugly fight to become the next Republican chair

NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling to unify after another disappointing election , the Republican National Committee is consumed by an increasingly nasty leadership fight as the GOP navigates its delicate relationship with former President Donald Trump .