PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants. The announcement came the day Customs and Border Protection held an open house at a new tent-like migrant processing center in...
Sikh Communities Across US Traumatized by Yet Another Mass Shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — Ajeet Singh had to steel himself for a return to work at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the first time since a former employee shot dead eight people, including four members of Indianapolis’ tightly knit Sikh community. “I've been scared to go back," Singh said....
Raiders Tweet After Chauvin Conviction Brings Backlash
The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd. The tweet sent by the team's official account on Tuesday said “I CAN BREATHE 4-20-21.” Floyd told officers “I can’t breathe” more than 20 times...
Putin Warns of ‘Quick and Tough’ Russian Response for Foes
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be “quick and tough” and make the culprits feel bitterly sorry for their action. The warning during Putin's annual state-of-the-nation address came amid a massive Russian military buildup...
US-Backed Afghan Peace Meeting Postponed as Taliban Balk
KABUL, Afghanistan — An upcoming international peace conference that was meant to move Afghanistan's warring sides to a power-sharing deal and ensure an orderly U.S. exit from the country has been postponed, its sponsors announced Wednesday. They cited a lack of prospects for meaningful progress. As peace efforts stalled, Germany's...
Biden to Pledge Halving Greenhouse Gases by 2030
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders, according to three people with knowledge of the White House plans. The 50% target would nearly double America's previous commitment...
Bill to Reveal Names of California Recall Signers Shelved After Backlash
SACRAMENTO — A proposal to let California politicians targeted by recall efforts see who signed petitions to oust them will not move forward this year. State Sen. Josh Newman, a Democrat, said Tuesday he's pulling the bill due to pressure from supporters of a likely recall election against Gov. Gavin...
Black Teen Wielding Knife Killed by Police in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fatal shooting of a knife-wielding Black teenage girl by police in Columbus, Ohio, came within minutes of the verdict in George Floyd’s killing — causing outrage by some in the community over the continued police use of lethal force. Police Footage Released Officials with the Columbus...
Wealthy Latin Americans Flock to US in Search of Vaccines
MONTERREY, Mexico — They travel thousands of miles by plane from Latin America to the U.S., in some places taking a shuttle directly from the airport to COVID-19 vaccine sites. Their ranks include politicians, TV personalities, business executives and a soccer team. People of means from Latin America are chartering...
Crowds React with Joy, Wariness to Verdict in Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS- — Crowds nationwide reacted with jubilation Tuesday but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Celebrations Erupt Across the Nation Loud cheering erupted from Floyd’s family members...