Brazilian meatpacker fined $256 million in US for bribes

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Iowa prosecutor charged over deportation threats to doctor

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa prosecutor has been charged with harassment for allegedly threatening to pursue meritless criminal charges against his ex-fiancee, a doctor from Iran, that he warned could cause her d…

Kyrgyzstan president weighs resignation in talks with new PM

MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's embattled president discussed his possible resignation with his newly appointed prime minister on Wednesday in a bid to end the political crisis engulfing the Central Asian country after …

The Latest: Durbin says 'orange cloud' on Barrett nomination

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Algerian jailed for 28 years for Notre Dame attack on police

PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Wednesday jailed an Algerian man for 28 years after convicting him of attempted terrorist murder for attacking police guarding Notre Dame Cathedral with a hammer in 2017, crying: “This…

White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a 2nd 911 call

NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Cooper, the white woman charged with filing a false police report for calling 911 during a dispute with a Black man in New York’s Central Park in May, made a second, previously unreported call i…

The Latest: France bracing for coronavirus restrictions

PARIS — France is bracing for possible curfews and other coronavirus restrictions as hospitals and intensive care units take in more patients.

The Latest: Barrett keeping 'open mind' on cameras in court

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St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters marching on their private street pleaded not guilty to two felony charges at a brief hearing Wedne…

3 election candidates from Myanmar's ruling party abducted

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Three election candidates from Myanmar’s ruling National League for Democracy party were abducted Wednesday by an unknown armed group in the western state of Rakhine, a party official said.

Wisconsin police shooting protest ends with chaotic arrest

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Police arrested a bicyclist after a physical struggle during another night of protests in Wisconsin over a prosecutor's decision not to charge an officer who fatally shot a Black teen in Febr…

Study: Health systems, govt responses linked to virus tolls

BERLIN (AP) — Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows that those with early lockdowns and well-prepared national health systems avoided large numbers…

Wisconsin judge blocks order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as virus surges

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin judge blocks order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as virus surges.

Stocks edge higher on Wall Street as earnings news flows in

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pulling slightly higher in the early going on Wall Street as investors pore over another batch of earnings reports from big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 added 0.2% in the first few minutes…