US: N Korea Canceled Meeting With Pence at Last Minute
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence was all set to hold a history-making meeting with North Korean officials during the Winter Olympics in South Korea, but Kim Jong Un's government canceled at the last minute, the Trump administration said Tuesday.
Australia Resettles Cambodian Activist’s Family as Refugees
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia continued to work effectively with Cambodia, an Australian minister said on Wednesday after news that a murdered Cambodian political activist's family had been accepted as refugees.
Nigeria Savors Its Olympic Bobsled Debut Moment
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Nigeria was winning the Olympic women's bobsled race.
US Navy Rescues 3 Fishermen Adrift in Pacific for 8 Days
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The U.S. Navy said it rescued three fishermen Tuesday who were adrift on a boat in the Pacific Ocean for eight days.
Bangkok-Born US Senator Breaks Barriers – And Likes It
WASHINGTON — Breaking down barriers is nothing new for Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and that's the way she likes it.
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Shooting Survivors Focus Anger at Trump, Tweets
PARKLAND, Florida — Students who escaped the deadly school shooting in Florida are focusing their anger at President Donald Trump, contending that his response to the attack has been needlessly divisive. David Hogg, a 17-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, said: 'You're the president. You're supposed to bring this nation together, not divide us.'
‘Three Billboards’ Wins, Women Make Waves at BAFTAs
LONDON — Ferocious female-led tragicomedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" was the big winner Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards in London, where women demanding an end to harassment, abuse and inequality dominated the ceremony.
Worth the Wait: Federer Will Be World No. 1 at 36
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Roger Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence by returning to the top of the world rankings on Friday after more than five years and becoming the oldest No. 1 at 36.
Lots of Talk, Little Action in Congress After Shootings
WASHINGTON — For a brief moment after the Las Vegas massacre last fall, Republicans and Democrats in Congress talked about taking a rare step to tighten the nation's gun laws. Four months later, the only gun legislation that has moved in the House or Senate instead eases restrictions for gun owners.
New York Woman Stood up by Mystery Man Described in Huge Mural
NEW YORK — It wasn't meant to be for a New York City woman seeking a mystery missed connection via a 20-foot mural asking him to meet her on Valentine's Day.
