WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold because he doesn’t want it to be a “waste of time.” It is the latest twist in Trump’s stop-and-go effort to resolve the war in Ukraine. The decision to hold off on the meeting…… MORE
The Louvre’s Crown Jewel Heist is Now a Race Against Time for Authorities — and the Brazen Thieves
PARIS (AP) — Experts say France’s royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre. On Sunday, thieves stole eight pieces, including crowns and necklaces, in just four minutes. These jewels, dating back to the 16th century, were significant symbols of France’s wealth and power. Experts believe the gems are likely…… MORE
Trump Says He’d Have Final Say on Money He Seeks Over Past Federal Investigations Into His Conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go across my desk.” Trump’s comments Tuesday to reporters at the White House came in response to questions about a…… MORE
American Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies at 29
A chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport has died at age 29. Daniel Naroditsky became a grandmaster at the age of 18. That’s the highest title in chess aside from World Champion. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina announced…… MORE
Massive Amazon Cloud Outage Has Been Resolved After Disrupting Internet Use Worldwide
LONDON (AP) — A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world. The outage on Monday took down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming and financial platforms. Amazon said the outage was resolved as of Monday evening. The all-day disruption and the ensuing exasperation…… MORE