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ER staff say recruit more doctors, nurses or risk worse conditions

Resuscitating trauma patients on the floor of emergency roomsandexamining sick people on stretchers instead of beds has become an increasingly tough reality for staff, says the head of a group that represents ER physicians across the country. Dr.
In Jerusalem's contested Old City, shrinking Armenian community fears displacement after land deal

In Jerusalem's contested Old City, shrinking Armenian community fears displacement after land deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — A real estate deal in Jerusalem's Old City, at the epicenter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has sent the historic Armenian community there into a panic as residents search for answers about the feared loss of their homes to a m
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Saudi Arabia and later met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington.
Leaders gather in Paris to accelerate wringing more out of every ounce of fuel

Leaders gather in Paris to accelerate wringing more out of every ounce of fuel

As 30 energy environment and trade ministers plus 50 CEOs assemble in Paris for the 8th international conference on energy efficiency, the International Energy Agency is urgently calling for greater investment in energy efficiency for factories, cars
Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader

Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Leaders of Venezuela’s fractured opposition are shaking voters’ hands and promising — yet again — that they will defeat President Nicolás Maduro at the ballot box.
Protests in France as unions make last-ditch bid to resist higher retirement age

Protests in France as unions make last-ditch bid to resist higher retirement age

PARIS (AP) — French union activists marched on the headquarters of the Paris Olympics and slowed traffic at the capital's Orly Airport with strikes Tuesday as they sought to reignite resistance to a higher retirement age .
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

CARSON CITY, Nev.
Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach property, a person familiar with the matter sai
Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Tuesday that three dozen migrants whom the state flew from the U.S.
'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

MONTREAL — Northern Quebec's largest city was being evacuated while another that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, as authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the p