• Ecuadorian police arrest 2 suspects in the attack that killed Pineida
  • 3,919 Confirmed Deaths From Iran Protests
  • Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize
  • Iran's Leader Calls Trump a 'Criminal'
  • Clashes at a notorious Ecuadorian prison kill 13 inmates
Republicans and Democrats Trying to Contain Trump's Greenland Aggression

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office. They gave floor speeches on the importance of NATO last week.

The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet marketplaces and becoming popular on social media.

Thousands March in Greenland in Face of Trump's Threats

NUUK, Greenland (AP) – Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted “Greenland is not for sale” in support of their own self-governance in the face of increasing threats of an American takeover.

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising

OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for a premium version of the chatbot.  The artificial intelligence company said Friday it hasn’t yet rolled out ads but will start testing them in the coming weeks. It’s the latest effort by the San Francisco-based company to make money from ChatGPT.

As Trump's deadline for cap on credit cards looms, banks have questions

NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups, politicians, and bankers alike remain unclear on what the White House has planned and whether Trump even remains serious about the idea.

Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts

DETROIT (AP) – Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles. That has had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on Chinese EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.

3,919 Confirmed Deaths From Iran Protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,919 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. The Human Rights Activists News Agency posted the revised figure, up from the previous toll of 3,308.

Iran's Leader Calls Trump a 'Criminal' for Backing Protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left “several thousand” people dead.

Thousands March in Greenland in Face of Trump's Threats

NUUK, Greenland (AP) – Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted “Greenland is not for sale” in support of their own self-governance in the face of increasing threats of an American takeover.

BERLIN (AP) – The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”