Puerto Rico’s new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…

Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

CHISINAU, Moldova — On a frigid morning in Moldova’s capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces…

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part…

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition…

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought…

Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for ‘election interference’ after inaccurate poll

President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in…

Canada imposes economic sanctions on 5 Venezuelan officials, including the high court president

CARACAS, Venezuela — Canada imposed economic sanctions on Tuesday on five Venezuelan officials, including the head…

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

NEW YORK — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures,…

Canada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after…