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Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

NEW YORK — Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was “stepping down” from the job.
Production workers to strike against major Navy shipbuilder

Production workers to strike against major Navy shipbuilder

BATH, Maine — Production workers at one of the Navy’s largest shipbuilders overwhelmingly voted to strike, rejecting Bath Iron Works’ three-year contract offer Sunday and threatening to further delay delivery of ships.
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it

Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it

WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book, a federal judge ruled Saturday, despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the release because of concerns that classified informati
Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest

Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest

ATLANTA — Investigators said Saturday they have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with a fire at a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta during protests over the police shooting of an African American man.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal

AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — It’s a clash over water usage that Egypt calls an existential threat and Ethiopia calls a lifeline for millions out of poverty.
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies

DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department moved abruptly Friday night to oust Geoffrey S. Berman, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan overseeing key prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s allies and an investigation of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry

AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry

Every team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, a move that came in the wake of the Philadelphia Phillies announcing five players had tested positive for COVID-19.
Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns

Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns

Apple's Friday decision to close stores in four states with surging coronavirus cases highlights a question that other businesses may soon face: Stay open or prepare for more shutdowns? Apple, like many other major U.S.
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