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US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday indicating his intent to run for reelection, even as he faces calls to resign amid ongoing criminal and ethics investigations into lies he told while running for office.
US says Russian warplane hits American drone over Black Sea

US says Russian warplane hits American drone over Black Sea

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday in a “brazen violation of international law,” causing American forces to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicle, the U.S. said.
City of Wichita settles fatal SWAT shooting for $5 million

City of Wichita settles fatal SWAT shooting for $5 million

The city of Wichita on Tuesday approved a $5 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer during a hoax call in 2017.
Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse

Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is facing stinging criticism for missing what observers say were clear signs that Silicon Valley Bank was at high risk of collapsing into the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history .
Attack lines broaden beyond abortion in Wisconsin court race

Attack lines broaden beyond abortion in Wisconsin court race

MADISON, Wis.
Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern

Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration’s approval of a massive oil development in northern Alaska commits the U.S.
Poilievre says he would sue Big Pharma, won't comment on supervised consumption sites

Poilievre says he would sue Big Pharma, won't comment on supervised consumption sites

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that if he became prime minister, he would sue pharmaceutical companies as a way to fund drug treatment ⁠— but he won't say what he would do about supervised consumption sites.
Ottawa councillor denounces police wearing 'thin blue line' symbol on hockey jerseys

Ottawa councillor denounces police wearing 'thin blue line' symbol on hockey jerseys

Ottawa police are facing criticism after officers wore the "thin blue line" symbol on their jerseys at a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

FRANKFORT, Ky.
SEC's climate reporting draft rule draws huge public comment

SEC's climate reporting draft rule draws huge public comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission that would require public companies to say much more to shareholders about how their operations affect the climate has generated more public comment than many recent