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Worries grow that Trump indictment will eclipse other probes

Worries grow that Trump indictment will eclipse other probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The indictment against former President Donald Trump involving a 2016 hush money payment is raising concerns that it could undermine public confidence in what democracy experts view as far more important investigations.
Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would require online streaming services to contribute to Canadian content is one step closer to passing after the House of Commons approved most of the Senate's amendments to the proposed legislation.
Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says

Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed to Belarus along with part of Russia's tactical nuclear arsenal , Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday, ramping up his rhetoric amid tensions with the West o
Greece's PM makes border wall extension an election pledge

Greece's PM makes border wall extension an election pledge

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister promised Friday to extend an existing wall across all of the country’s land border with Turkey as he campaigned for the country's general election.
China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa , she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals.
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says that after more than a decade in politics, he will not seek re-election and plans to resign his seat this spring.
Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on — and millions more young people are counting on — will run short of money to pay full benefits within the next decade, the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees r
Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming

Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.

Ukraine's neighbors call on EU to address farm produce glut

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The leaders of five European Union members helping the transit of Ukrainian farm produce to third countries on Friday called for EU action over a glut that resulted from the goods not leaving for their destinations, bringing dow
Donald Trump has been indicted. Here's what happens next

Donald Trump has been indicted. Here's what happens next

NEW YORK (AP) — Every day, hundreds of people are taken into law enforcement custody in New York City. Former President Donald Trump will become one of them next week.