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UK says Russian hackers aim to attack key infrastructure

UK says Russian hackers aim to attack key infrastructure

LONDON (AP) — Russian hackers are seeking to “disrupt or destroy” Britain’s critical infrastructure and not enough is being done to stop them, U.K. government officials said Wednesday.
Panel: Seattle police should apologize for protest violence

Panel: Seattle police should apologize for protest violence

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Police Department should “offer a sincere, public apology” for its violent response to people demonstrating after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a panel of officers, citizens and accountability experts conc
Suspect in Japan PM attack may have had election grudge

Suspect in Japan PM attack may have had election grudge

TOKYO (AP) — A 24-year-old man who allegedly threw an explosive at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to be a politician and believed that he was unfairly blocked from running for Japan's parliament by an age requirement, according to media reports
In memoir, former Cuomo aide says 'nothing goes unaddressed'

In memoir, former Cuomo aide says 'nothing goes unaddressed'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A memoir from the top aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the deadliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and an investigation that concluded he sexually harassed 11 women, will come out in the fall.
'Slap in the face': Freeland's Disney Plus comment made her a villain, records show

'Slap in the face': Freeland's Disney Plus comment made her a villain, records show

OTTAWA — Once upon a time, Chrystia Freeland attempted to relate to Canadians' cost-of-living concerns with a personal anecdote — and it didn't produce a fairy-tale ending.
Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings

Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — In many school shootings, the person who pulled the trigger — often a current or former student — is the only one blamed for the crime.
With no deal with feds in hand, union says federal workers will strike

With no deal with feds in hand, union says federal workers will strike

OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public-service union says that some 155,000 workers will go on strike across the country after talks with the government failed to produce an agreement before a Tuesday night deadline.
China offers to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace talks

China offers to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace talks

BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks between the two sides, in its latest effort at mediation in the region.

Alabama House OKs ban on trans athletes at a college level

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Alberta's main provincial political leaders in conversations with Calgary's mayor

Alberta's main provincial political leaders in conversations with Calgary's mayor

CALGARY — Alberta's two main provincial party leaders shared the same stage Tuesday but not at the same time, delivering competing visions for the province's largest city as they move into campaign mode before this spring's election.