Macau casino regulators look into allegations against Wynn
HONG KONG (AP) — The China arm of Steve Wynn’s casino empire said Tuesday it will comply with Macau regulators as they seek more information about sexual misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas...
View ArticleUS issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration late Monday released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 “oligarchs” who have flourished during the reign of President Vladimir Putin,...
View ArticleAsian shares sink after pullback on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares skidded Tuesday following Wall Street’s biggest loss in more than four months. Japan’s benchmark languished as the yen firmed against the U.S. dollar. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s...
View ArticleUS group: Beijing will retaliate if Trump acts on trade
BEIJING (AP) — The head of an American business group said Tuesday that Chinese officials warned him “there will be retaliation” if President Donald Trump launches trade remedies in disputes over...
View ArticleTrump to herald economic progress in State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply...
View ArticleSuper Bowl ads aim for the heart – and sometimes lower
NEW YORK (AP) — After a year of political and cultural upheaval, Super Bowl advertisers appear to be pulling back from themes of unity in favor of in-game stunts and ads that aim for the heart — and in...
View ArticleUS conservationist, Chile sign creation of national parks
PARQUE PATAGONIA, Chile (AP) — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet signed decrees Monday creating vast new national parks using lands donated by a U.S. conservation organization in what is believed to...
View ArticleUS, Qatar reach agreement on subsidy spat with airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Qatar have reached a deal to resolve a years-old quarrel over alleged airline subsidies, as Qatar’s government works to defuse tensions with the Trump...
View ArticlePutin: US took ‘hostile step’ in publishing Russia list
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the Trump administration made a “hostile step” when it published a list of Russian businessmen and politicians as part of a sanctions law...
View ArticleVenezuelans ‘loot to eat’ amid economic tailspin
PUERTO CABELLO, Venezuela (AP) — The cab of Carlos Del Pino’s big rig gave him a nerve-rattling front-row seat to a surge in mob attacks on Venezuela’s neighborhood markets, cattle ranches and food...
View ArticlePentagon restricts release of Afghanistan war data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered an independent federal auditor to stop providing the public with key information about U.S. war efforts in Afghanistan, accelerating a clampdown on data, such...
View ArticleTop jobs in Congress no longer the prize they used to be
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers spend their careers eying coveted committee chairmanships, angling for the chance at the perks and power that came with the top spot. New Jersey Republican Rep. Rodney...
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