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South Africa’s new US envoy called Trump racist, homophobic and narcissistic in a 2020 speech
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic ...
As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for US industry
Experts have said short pauses aren’t likely to give carmakers enough of an opportunity to adjust their vast global supply chains, though parts exemptions would certainly bolster the industry amid ...
Harvard’s challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
On Monday, Harvard become the first university to openly defy the Trump administration as it demands sweeping changes to limit activism on campus. The university frames the government’s demands as a ...
Go inside the factory where Peeps are made
Millions are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s ...
Charges are dropped against 2 men in connection with Patriots fan’s death in 2023
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Charges have been dropped against two Rhode Island men in connection with the death of a fan following ...
Member of Zizian group says she did not kill her parents
Michelle Zajko’s denial was part of a 20-page handwritten “Open Letter to the World” her attorney provided to The Associated ...
Judge grants Justice Department’s request to drop criminal case against alleged top MS-13 leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday granted the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against the alleged MS-13 gang East Coast leader whom prosecutors say they now intend ...
Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive, with Trump reversal expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Trump administration expected to reverse a controversial 2023 decision on the permanent location ...
OC girls athlete of the week: Sara Pinedo, El Modena
Pinedo, who is committed to Loyola Marymount, allowed three hits and struck out 10 in a 5-0 triumph against Esperanza. Send nominees for girls athlete of the week to Dan Albano at [email protected] or ...
Federal judge drops contempt case against ICE agent over arrest outside Boston courthouse
ICE agent Brian Sullivan took Wilson Martell-Lebron, 49, into custody last month as he was leaving court. Boston Municipal Court Judge Mark Summerville found Sullivan in contempt, arguing that he ...
Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese regulators on Tuesday accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the U.S. and Europe. Google Japan said in a statement that it found ...
Why Universal Epic Universe matters
The new $7 billion Epic Universe marks the first new major theme park in the United States in a generation and throws down the gauntlet in Universal’s crosstown showdown with rival Walt Disney World ...