Tanzanian President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results show
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region. Hassan appeared at an event...
Egypt unveils the world’s largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt was inaugurating the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, the world’s largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization — a megaproject also aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry and troubled...
Pakistan partially reopens Torkham border crossing to allow Afghan refugees to leave
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan on Saturday partially reopened the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan to allow thousands of stranded Afghan refugees to return home, officials said. Restrictions remain on all other cross-border movement, including trade....
Judge puts brakes on California’s Clean Truck Partnership
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — Large vehicle manufacturers argued Friday that California is attempting an end-run around federal law by applying heavy-duty emissions standards preempted by Congress. In one respect, the judge agreed. U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins on...
Decision looms in fight over Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — A decision on whether federalized troops will deploy to protect “war ravaged” Portland and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility is expected by the end of the weekend. “You will have a decision by Sunday, but I don’t know exactly...
North Carolina lawmaker resigns amid child sex crimes accusations
RALEIGH, N.C. (CN) — North Carolina Representative Cecil Brockman resigned from his position as state lawmaker Friday, several weeks after he was charged with two counts of statutory rape of a 15-year-old and two counts of indecent liberties with a child. The...
Roblox dodges lawsuit claims over in-game currency gambling
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge dismissed claims against Roblox in a class action brought by parents who claim the game essentially functions as an illegal gambling ring for children. Parents sued Roblox in August 2023, according to their complaint, their...
LA County Sheriff settles lawsuit over delays in concealed carry permits
LOS ANGELES (CN) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to resolve a lawsuit brought by the California Rifle and Pistol Association and other Second Amendment advocates over the long delays in getting a concealed carry permit. The...
Seventh Circuit strikes down Border Patrol Bovino’s daily report requirement
CHICAGO (CN) — The Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday overturned a federal judge’s order requiring border boss Greg Bovino to give daily immigration enforcement reports, calling it an infringement on the separation of powers. After grilling the...