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Appeals court rules against vaccine mandate in 3 states

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — An appeals court has affirmed a ban in three states on enforcing a federal vaccine mandate for workers who contract with the federal government. A panel of the Sixth Circuit U.S.
Biden to host Netherlands' Rutte for White House talks

Biden to host Netherlands' Rutte for White House talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the White House on Tuesday for talks that are expected to center on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Democrat Brandon Presley joins race for Mississippi governor

JACKSON, Miss.
In Washington, 'classified' is synonymous with 'controversy'

In Washington, 'classified' is synonymous with 'controversy'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton’s presidential dreams were undermined by her use of a private email server that included classified information.
Wisconsin Republicans block 'conversion therapy' ban

Wisconsin Republicans block 'conversion therapy' ban

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans voted Thursday to again allow therapists, social workers and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients’ gender identities and sexual orientations — a discredited practice known as conversion therapy.
US envoy says Russian Wagner Group's activities intolerable

US envoy says Russian Wagner Group's activities intolerable

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A senior U.S. envoy expressed strong concern Thursday about the activities of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group and its alleged attempts to recruit soldiers in Serbia and elsewhere in the world. U.S.
Russian forces press deadly assault for breakthrough in east

Russian forces press deadly assault for breakthrough in east

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Thursday that its forces are edging closer to capturing a salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine, which would mark an elusive victory for the Kremlin but come at the cost of heavy Russian casualties and extensive destruc
Fires becoming deadlier as firefighter recruitment wanes

Fires becoming deadlier as firefighter recruitment wanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fires feeding off modern materials found in people's homes are burning faster and becoming deadlier at the same time that fire departments across the country are struggling to retain and recruit firefighters, officials said Thursday
NSA director pushes Congress to renew surveillance powers

NSA director pushes Congress to renew surveillance powers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S.
House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House on Thursday voted to block oil from the country's emergency stockpile from going to China.