US Justice Warned Trump About Security Adviser’s Russia Contacts
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department warned the Trump administration weeks ago that embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia could leave him in a compromised position, an administration official and two other people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press Monday night.
Filipinos in Germany are Most Generous Long-Distance Lovers
MANILA — Filipinos in Germany may be far from home, but their loved ones are near to their hearts on Valentine's Day.
Adele Sweeps Grammys Awards With 5 wins, While Bowie Wins 4
LOS ANGELES — Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.
‘La La Land’ Takes 5 Prizes at British Academy Awards
LONDON — Glamour was shot through with grit at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.
Thousands Evacuate as Officials Eye California Dam Spillway
OROVILLE, Calif. — Thousands evacuated their Northern California homes Sunday evening after authorities warned an emergency spillway in the country's tallest dam was in danger of failing and unleashing uncontrolled flood waters on towns below.
‘Blackstar’ Bandmates Accept 3 Posthumous Grammys for David Bowie
LOS ANGELES — Saxophonist Donny McCaslin was profoundly honored to accept a posthumous Grammy Award for David Bowie's final album, "Blackstar." And he got to repeat the move multiple times Sunday.
Trump Says US ‘100%’ Behind Japan after North Korea Launches Missile
PALM BEACH — For most of the day President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe used golf under the Florida sun to show the world the U.S.-Japan alliance remained strong. Then events half-a-world away provided a more significant example of cooperation.
Sam Rainsy Resigns from Cambodian Opposition Party
PHNOM PENH — Sam Rainsy, the head of Cambodia's opposition party, announced his resignation from the group Saturday after the country's long-serving prime minister announced plans for a law that could lead to the party's dissolution.
Smiles and Hug Set Tone as Japan’s Abe Meets Trump
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, fresh off patching up ties with China, reassured Japan's leader that the U.S. will defend its close ally. Together, the pronouncements illustrated a shift toward a more mainstream Trump stance on U.S. policy toward Asia.
Russian Man Builds Church of Snow for Village Without Chapel
SOSNOVKA, Russia — A village in Siberia that did not have a church until this winter is getting a lesson in faith and life's ephemeral nature.
