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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, head of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, being escorted to a helicopter in Mexico City following his capture. Photo: Eduardo Verdugo / Associated Press

Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Has Psychological Problems

NEW YORK — Notorious Mexican drug lord and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is having psychological problems that could hinder his ability to fight U.S. drug-trafficking charges, his lawyer and wife said Tuesday.
Surgeons perform a face transplant on Jerome Hamon. Photo: HEGP / Associated Press

Frenchman Gets Second Face Transplant

LONDON — In a medical first, a French surgeon says he has performed a second face transplant on the same patient — who is now doing well and even spent a recent weekend in Brittany.

Barbara Bush, Former First Lady, 92

HOUSTON — Former first lady Barbara Bush has died. She was 92.

Starbucks Faces Image Crisis After Arrest of Black Men

NEW YORK — Three years ago, Starbucks was widely ridiculed for trying to start a national conversation on race relations by asking its employees to write the words "Race Together" on coffee cups. The initiative, though it backfired, was in line with the company's longstanding effort to project a progressive and inclusive image.
In this April 16, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his tax cut package in Hialeah, Florida. Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press

Trump to Host Japan’s Abe Amid Strain over N Korea, Tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH — President Donald Trump will play host to Japan's Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago this week amid growing strain between the two countries over the president's planned meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and his push for new tariffs.

US, UK Say Russia Targets Internet Hardware for Espionage

The U.S., Britain and Australia have accused the Russian government of maliciously targeting global internet equipment for political and economic espionage.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer

NEW YORK — Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music Monday, making history as the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the prestigious prize.

R. Lee Ermey, ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Drill Sergeant, 74

LOS ANGELES — R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket," has died.

World Surf Tour Event Suspended After Shark Attack

PERTH, Australia — A professional surfing event off Western Australia was briefly suspended Monday after a shark attack nearby.

Beyonce’s Coachella Set Includes Destiny’s Child Reunion

INDIO, Calif. — Beyonce has paid tribute Saturday to historically black colleges and universities and also reunited with Destiny's Child during her headlining performance at Coachella, which was delayed for a year because of her pregnancy.

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