Washington — President Trump signed a proclamation barring travelers and immigrants from 12 countries and restricting entry for nationals from another seven, citing U.S. national security interests.  The countries affected by the new restrictions, which take effect Monday, June 9, are shown on this map and listed below. The 12 countries where …

McDonald’s Snack Wrap, a gone-but-not-forgotten customer favorite, is returning to the fast-food chain’s restaurants in the U.S. after a nine-year hiatus. The popular sandwich will reappear on menus starting July 10, according to an announcement by the company on Tuesday in which Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, stated simply, “It’s back.” …

The Honolulu Police Department said it will review all impaired driving arrests after the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging officers are arresting sober drivers in an overzealous focus on making drunk-driving arrests. In recent years, Honolulu officers have arrested “scores” of drivers who show …

King Charles III arrived Monday in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty amid U.S. President Trump’s talk of the United States annexing its northern neighbor. Mr. Trump’s repeated suggestion that the U.S. annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Mark Carney to invite Charles to give the …

Two Trump administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts to discuss trade in the coming days, the administration said Tuesday — a potentially key moment several weeks after the United States and China imposed steep tariffs on each other. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will “meet with his counterpart …

When a biopsy revealed cancer in Bruce Knolmayer’s left kidney, he braced himself for the worst. But Knolmayer learned his cancer had an unusual genetic trait that made him eligible for an experimental trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Over six months, he had nine intravenous …

A fintech startup that raised $40 million based on the premise of its artificial intelligence capabilities was fueled by human labor, allegedly defrauding investors lured by the new technology of millions, federal prosecutors said this week in a statement. Albert Saniger, 35, the former CEO  and founder of nate in …

A Colombian customs worker admitted his role Tuesday in taking bribes and funneling more than $1 million in drug proceeds in a case that threatened to expose dirty dealings between U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and their informants. Omar Ambuila’s surprise guilty plea to a single count of conspiring to …

Postpartum depression isn’t just something new moms can struggle with — studies show new dads can also be affected. In the United States, about 1 in 7 women experiences postpartum depression — but more awareness is being brought to men, who can also experience the mental health condition associated with intense …

Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. That means they can be used and repurposed without permission or payment …