WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week. The bill would ban the...
Read MoreBEIJING (AP) — Asian stock prices followed Wall Street higher Tuesday on encouraging global economic data. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul all advanced. Oil prices advanced again, adding to Monday’s big gains....
Read MoreBANGKOK (AP) — The air hanging over Thailand’s far north has become so polluted, the prime minister went Tuesday to see in person what’s been called a severe health crisis. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha arrived by...
Read MoreCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s treasurer said he will unveil the government’s first balanced annual budget plan in a decade days before general elections are called. The budget to be announced late Tuesday...
Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee lawsuit over the opioid epidemic says the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration viewed one drug-producing company as the “kingpin within a drug cartel.” An amended complaint filed...
Read MoreSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on federal criminal charges against attorney Michael Avenatti (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Attorney Michael Avenatti says he believes justice will be served in his bank and wire fraud case....
Read MoreLONDON (AP) — Americans caught up in international cyberespionage campaigns are routinely being left in the dark by the FBI, the U.S. Justice Department’s watchdog said in a report published Monday. The Justice...
Read MoreANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration has suffered a pair of setbacks in attempting to reverse environmental policies set for Alaska by former President Barack Obama. U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason on...
Read MoreSEATTLE (AP) — A Florida woman is suing former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz after she says she and others on the national do not call list got automated text messages promoting his book tour. Schultz is considering an...
Read MoreLONDON (AP) — British government says it will continue to pursue support for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
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