PG&E fined $4 million in deaths of 84 people in 2018 fire

Pacific Gas & Electric on Thursday was fined $4 million for the deaths of 84 people killed in a nightmarish Northern California wildfire ignited by the its long-neglected electrical grid. The sentencing comes as th…

Ex-governor from northern Mexico pleads guilty in US court

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former northern Mexico governor has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a United States federal court.

Arrest of ex-aide to Bolsonaro’s son another hit for leader

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities on Thursday arrested a man sought as part of an investigation into allegedly suspicious movements of money while working for the son of President Jair Bolsonaro, marking …

NYC restaurants can open with outdoor seating on Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — Restaurants will be allowed to open with outdoor seating on Monday as New York City enters the second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.

Arrest of ex-driver for Bolsonaro's son threatens president

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities on Thursday arrested a man sought as part of an investigation into allegedly suspicious movements of money while working for the son of President Jair Bolsonaro, marking …

Canada to introduce virus tracing app in July

TORONTO (AP) — Canada is introducing a contact tracing smartphone app that will notify Canadians of exposure to the new coronavirus.

The Latest: Florida has highest daily number of new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida has shattered its previous record for the number of coronavirus cases recorded in a day, according to data released Thursday.

Jordan's FM warns against annexation on West Bank visit

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Jordan's foreign minister made an unannounced visit to the West Bank on Thursday during which he warned against any Israeli annexation of occupied territory, saying it would “kill” hopes …

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US: $10 million each for arrests of 2 Colombian rebel chiefs

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United States is offering rewards of up to $10 million each for the arrests of two prominent Colombian rebels who were key figures in the nation’s historic peace process but have since r…

Wall Street drifts through more wobbly trading, yields fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is flipping between small gains and losses Thursday as rising infection levels of the coronavirus clash with hopes for a coming economic recovery.

Atlanta police insist they can still handle emergencies

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s police department said Thursday that it can still police the city even if officers are calling in sick to protest efforts to impose reforms.

Slave's grave vandalized in UK city in apparent retaliation

LONDON (AP) — British officials said Thursday the grave of an enslaved African man has been vandalized in an apparent “retaliation attack” after anti-racism protesters in the city of Bristol toppled the statue of a…

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Correction: Aunt Jemima story

NEW YORK (AP) — In a story June 17, 2020, about Quaker Oats’ decision to retire the Aunt Jemima brand, The Associated Press misquoted Geechie Boy Mill’s response to questions around its branding. The company said i…