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2 new airlines await Americans looking to fly somewhere

2 new airlines await Americans looking to fly somewhere

Americans are travelling in the greatest numbers in more than a year, and soon they will have two new leisure-oriented airlines to consider for those trips.
Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

NEW YORK — Former Vice-President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023.
Kim says North Korea facing its 'worst-ever situation'

Kim says North Korea facing its 'worst-ever situation'

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has acknowledged his country was facing the “worst-ever situation” as he addressed thousands of grassroots members of his ruling party during a major political conference in Pyongyang.
Taiwan will fight 'to the very last day' if China attacks

Taiwan will fight 'to the very last day' if China attacks

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s foreign minister on Wednesday said the island will defend itself “to the very last day” if attacked by China.
Myanmar security forces attack town that resisted with arms

Myanmar security forces attack town that resisted with arms

YANGON, Myanmar — Security forces on Wednesday stormed a town in northwestern Myanmar where some residents had used homemade hunting rifles to resist the military's February seizure of power, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring many others, lo
On Holocaust Day, Netanyahu issues warning about Iran

On Holocaust Day, Netanyahu issues warning about Iran

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday urged the world not to revive the troubled international nuclear deal with Iran as he opened Israel's annual memorial day for the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
Lawyer: Russian opposition leader Navalny has spinal hernias

Lawyer: Russian opposition leader Navalny has spinal hernias

MOSCOW — A lawyer for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has complained of serious back and leg pain in custody, said Wednesday that doctors have found him to be suffering from two spinal hernias.
New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

Two best friends with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary.
Biden open to compromise on infrastructure, but not inaction

Biden open to compromise on infrastructure, but not inaction

President Joe Biden drew a red line on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying he is open to compromise on how to pay for the package but inaction is unacceptable.
Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd's neck area

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd's neck area

MINNEAPOLIS — Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck area — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9 1/2 minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified W
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