Mexico halfway through quake restoration of old churches

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The earthquake struck in seconds, but three years later restorers still face a monumental task: about half of the 2,340 colonial-era buildings and churches damaged in the 2017 Mexico quake still …

Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Wisconsin man charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been released from jail after posting a $10,000 cash bail.

Nigeria puts curfew in Lagos against anti-police protests

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities announced a 24-hour curfew on the megacity of Lagos on Tuesday amid mounting unrest nationwide following two weeks of widespread protests against police brutality.

Guatemala seeks ex-minister in relation to cash discovery

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan prosecutors are seeking the arrest of the former communications minister for ex-President Jimmy Morales after finding a connection to a house in which authorities found about $16 mi…

Thailand admits first first foreign tourists in 7 months

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular t…

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Baby born on Maine island for 1st time in more than 90 years

ISLESFORD, Maine (AP) — A woman has given birth to a baby on Maine’s Little Cranberry Island for the first time in more than nine decades.

Turkey evacuates large military post in northwest Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Turkish troops in northwestern Syria have been evacuating one of their largest military bases in the area, which was surrounded by Syrian government troops for months, activists said Tuesday.

UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions

LONDON (AP) — The British government appeared poised Tuesday to impose strict coronavirus restrictions on England's second-largest city after talks with officials in Greater Manchester failed to reach an agreement …

Probe ordered of VMI after Post's report on racist incidents

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — State officials have ordered an outside investigation into the Virginia Military Institute following

Russia ready to accept US proposal to extend nuclear pact

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Tuesday it’s ready to accept a U.S. proposal to freeze the number of nuclear warheads and extend the two nations’ last arms control pact for one year.

Stocks open higher on Wall Street following solid earnings

Stocks are moving higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday following a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies.

Tribes make new move to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline once again have asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the line’s future plays out.

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Emirati officials pay first Israel visit after forging ties

JERUSALEM (AP) — A delegation of senior Emirati officials visited Israel on Tuesday for the first time since the two countries agreed to normalize relations, where they signed a slew of bilateral agreements meant t…