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Dubai princess' backers seek Biden help to win her freedom

Dubai princess' backers seek Biden help to win her freedom

LONDON — Supporters of an Emirati princess held against her will for almost three years are urging Joe Biden to put pressure on her father to release the woman, saying the U.S.
NATO chief urges joint spending as budget debate rolls on

NATO chief urges joint spending as budget debate rolls on

BRUSSELS — Donald Trump is no longer around as president to berate U.S. allies in Europe and Canada for failing to spend enough on their defence budgets.
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype — was reduced to a dusty pile of rubble on Wednesday.
Russia rejects European rights court's order to free Navalny

Russia rejects European rights court's order to free Navalny

MOSCOW — Europe's top human rights court has ordered Russia to release jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a ruling quickly rejected Wednesday by Russian authorities who are bent on isolating the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
Phoenix, Erivo and ‘Barb and Star’ among Globes presenters

Phoenix, Erivo and ‘Barb and Star’ among Globes presenters

LOS ANGELES — “Barb and Star” are headed to the Golden Globes — actors Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo will be among the presenters at the upcoming ceremony. The Feb.
Emirati arrested for stealing camel for gift to girlfriend

Emirati arrested for stealing camel for gift to girlfriend

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirati police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a highly valuable newborn camel to give to his girlfriend for her birthday, the United Arab Emirates’ state-linked newspaper reported Wednesday.
U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January

WASHINGTON — American industry expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January but has yet to recover fully to the level of activity that preceded the pandemic. U.S.
Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

Wholesale prices surge 1.3%, led by health care and energy

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices surged by a record 1.3% in January, led by big gains in health care and energy prices.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030

FRANKFURT — Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry.
Chris Paul memoir 'Sixty-One' coming out in September

Chris Paul memoir 'Sixty-One' coming out in September

NEW YORK — NBA All-Star Chris Paul has an off-court project in the works: His first book. Paul's “Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court” will come out in September, St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday.