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Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises spectre of force

Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises spectre of force

YANGON, Myanmar — Protesters gathered in Myanmar’s biggest city on Monday despite the ruling junta’s threat to use lethal force against people who join a general strike against the military's takeover three weeks ago.
Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded

Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this past weekend, and most carriers that fly those planes said they would temporarily pull them from service. The U.S.
Mariners CEO Mather resigns after derogatory remarks surface

Mariners CEO Mather resigns after derogatory remarks surface

In one 45-minute conversation, Kevin Mather undermined the Seattle Mariners far beyond being the organization with the longest playoff drought in baseball.
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone for China market

Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone for China market

BEIJING — Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch (20- centimetre ) -wide screen Monday to show off its tech prowess but said it will be sold only in China.
Garland vows sharp focus on Capitol riot as attorney general

Garland vows sharp focus on Capitol riot as attorney general

WASHINGTON — Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's attorney general nominee, vowed Monday to prioritize combating extremist violence with an initial focus on the insurrection at the U.S.
Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty

Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty

RICHMOND, Va. — State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its long history than any other.
A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Dems reluctant to wound him

A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Dems reluctant to wound him

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders have a potent dynamic on their side as Congress preps for its first votes on the party’s $1.
Italian ambassador among 3 killed in attack on Congo convoy

Italian ambassador among 3 killed in attack on Congo convoy

KINSHASA, Congo — The Italian ambassador to Congo, an Italian Carabinieri police officer and their Congolese driver were killed Monday when gunmen attacked a U.N.
Investigation of Wyoming toddler found dead continues

Investigation of Wyoming toddler found dead continues

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Police in Wyoming continued Monday to investigate the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a dumpster at an apartment complex. Athian Rivera was found several hours after he was reported missing in Cheyenne around 1 p.m.
UN experts: Trump ally, UAE firms violated Libya sanctions

UN experts: Trump ally, UAE firms violated Libya sanctions

CAMEROON, Cameroon — American security contractor Erik Prince, a close ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, violated the U.N.