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Judge rules against Alaska in ballot access case

Judge rules against Alaska in ballot access case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Friday ruled that Alaska elections officials cannot certify the results of the by-mail special primary for U.S.
Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics

Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Panel allows Trump pick to run for Wisconsin governor

Panel allows Trump pick to run for Wisconsin governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials voted Friday to allow Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate to stay on the Republican primary ballot in the presidential battleground state, pushing aside a Democratic challenge to his nomination papers.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
UK judge rejects bid to ground Rwanda deportation flight

UK judge rejects bid to ground Rwanda deportation flight

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Friday rejected a bid to ground a flight due to take more than 30 asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda next week, but gave the migrants permission for a last-minute appeal.
Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case

Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S.
Music stage collapses in Spain, four workers injured

Music stage collapses in Spain, four workers injured

MADRID (AP) — A stage structure being set up for a music festival collapsed Friday in northwestern Spain, injuring four workers, regional emergency services said.
Pope cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan due to knee issue

Pope cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan due to knee issue

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis canceled a planned July trip to Africa on doctors' orders because of ongoing knee problems, the Vatican said Friday, raising further questions about the health and mobility problems of the 85-year-old pontiff.
Syria suspends Damascus airport flights after Israel strike

Syria suspends Damascus airport flights after Israel strike

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria has suspended all flights to and from Damascus International Airport after an Israeli airstrike on Friday hit an area close to the facility, a pro-government newspaper reported.