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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda (AP) — The twin island nation Antigua and Barbuda swore in a new Cabinet on Tuesday, days after incumbent Prime Minister Gaston Browne led the Antigua and Barbuda Labor Party to an unprecedented fourth consecutive electoral victory. For the first time, elected officials swore an oath of allegiance to the country, setting aside a more than 40-year tradition of pledging loyalty to the British sovereign […]

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ‘s outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves will remain a top official in his successor’s government, the country’s president-elect announced on Tuesday, granting the outgoing populist and Trump ally ongoing immunity in the face of corruption allegations. Chaves will hold the posts of Minister of the Presidency and Minister of Finance in the incoming administration, Chaves’ political ally and president-elect Laura Fernández announced on […]

Voters headed to the polls in Indiana and Ohio for pivotal primary elections that will test President Donald Trump’s influence within the Republican Party and help shape the road to the midterms. Meanwhile, a closely watched state Senate race in Michigan could determine control of the chamber. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

A man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to dupe a Mexican billionaire out of around $450 million in a bogus stock-backed loan scheme, according to a newly unsealed U.S. indictment and other court records. Vladimir Sklarov, 63, also known as Gregory Mitchell and Mark Simon Bentley, set up a sham company, Astor Asset Group, that purported to be a legitimate and experienced loan provider […]

May 6 (Reuters) – Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, the country’s internal affairs minister said on Wednesday. • The test will be conducted in person and feature 20 multi-choice questions in English, 15 of which must be answered correctly to pass. • Questions will include topics such as the Bill of Rights Act, human […]

By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO, May 5 (Reuters) – Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company’s CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and more affordable SUVs. Rivian, known for its high-end R1 SUVs and pickup trucks, plans to start deliveries of R2 SUVs around June and analysts have said a successful rollout is critical to expanding the company’s market among […]

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft, a significant victory that could change the trajectory of the storied franchise at a critical time. The Maple Leafs got some lottery luck Tuesday night, a little more than 48 hours after hiring John Chayka as general manager and bringing back franchise legend Mats Sundin to serve as a hockey […]

Stefon Diggs’ acquittal in court clears a path for the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to return to the field. He still could face discipline from the NFL. “We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday. Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef. The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 […]

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode. Elijah Hollands played in Carlton’s Australian Football League game against Collingwood on April 16, with film footage from the game causing concern for his welfare from fans and others. The footage showed Hollands appearing confused and moving erratically, with some noting his unusual […]