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'Bewitched' statue in Salem vandalized with red paint

'Bewitched' statue in Salem vandalized with red paint

SALEM, Mass. (AP) — In the wiggle of a nose, a man covered the “Bewitched” statue in Salem, Massachusetts with red paint, police said. Witnesses called police at about 5 p.m. Monday to report someone spray painting the bronze statue, Capt.
5 killed, 5 hurt when van collides with truck in Arkansas

5 killed, 5 hurt when van collides with truck in Arkansas

DERMOTT, Ark. (AP) — Five people were killed and five others injured after a large truck collided with a van belonging to school serving disabled adults in southeast Arkansas, authorities said. The crash happened Monday afternoon on U.S.
Live updates | Russia confirms broken ties with rights court

Live updates | Russia confirms broken ties with rights court

MOSCOW -- The Russian parliament has passed a set of laws allowing Moscow not to comply with the top European human rights court’s rulings.
Dubai arrests 2 Gupta brothers over South African fraud case

Dubai arrests 2 Gupta brothers over South African fraud case

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai police said Tuesday they arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection to a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma.
Judge lets sex assault suit go on against actor Kevin Spacey

Judge lets sex assault suit go on against actor Kevin Spacey

NEW YORK (AP) — A sex-assault civil lawsuit against actor Kevin Spacey can proceed in federal court in New York City, a federal judge ruled Monday. Judge Lewis A.
Blocked: Louisiana congressional maps with 1 Black district

Blocked: Louisiana congressional maps with 1 Black district

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked the use of newly drawn congressional maps in Louisiana that include only one mostly Black district, and she ordered the Legislature to come up with a remedial plan by June 20.
Mother charged after Florida toddler fatally shoots father

Mother charged after Florida toddler fatally shoots father

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A 2-year old boy fatally shot his father in an accident after finding a gun, and the boy's mother is now facing criminal charges, authorities in Florida said Monday.
Israeli coalition suffers loss, faces uncertain prospects

Israeli coalition suffers loss, faces uncertain prospects

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s government on Monday failed to pass a bill extending legal protections for settlers in the occupied West Bank, marking a major setback for the fragile coalition that could hasten its demise and send the country to new electi
Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a substantial rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain fu
Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot

Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot

The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members have been charged with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on the U.S.
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