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Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and kidnapping and killing her 2-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, court records show.
Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and kidnapping and killing her 2-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, court records show.
In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign for a second term to lead the oil-rich north African nation.
Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign for a second term to lead the oil-rich north African nation.
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered “immovable property" and part of the land where they are found.
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered “immovable property" and part of the land where they are found.