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Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab

Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department announced sanctions Tuesday against a weapons trafficking network affiliated with the Islamic State group in Somalia and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group , which are accused of carrying out deadl
When is the last day to vote? It depends on where you live

When is the last day to vote? It depends on where you live

When is early voting over in the midterm elections ? Well, where do you live? All states have their own rules and deadlines for ballots cast before Election Day, by mail or in person.
Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Education secretary tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.
Indiana Democrats pin legislative gains on abortion debate

Indiana Democrats pin legislative gains on abortion debate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Even before Republican legislators this summer made Indiana the first state to pass an abortion ban since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $3.6 million to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg and addressing homelessness and addiction.
Johnson, Barnes go on attack in US Senate race in Wisconsin

Johnson, Barnes go on attack in US Senate race in Wisconsin

BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — Republican Sen.
EXPLAINER: How to navigate Affordable Care Act enrollment

EXPLAINER: How to navigate Affordable Care Act enrollment

NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of Americans will find multiple options for health insurance coverage for 2023 on HealthCare.gov after open enrollment began Tuesday under the Affordable Care Act.
Germany stresses increasing defense role in Indo-Pacific

Germany stresses increasing defense role in Indo-Pacific

TOKYO (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday stressed his country's increased defense cooperation with Japan and other democracies in the Indo-Pacific region faced with security challenges such as Russia's war in Ukraine and China

Grocer Giant settles US claim of discrimination in hiring

The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday reached a settlement with Giant Co. after finding that the grocer discriminated against non-U.S. citizens in hiring.

Russia strips exiled climate striker, family of citizenship

LONDON (AP) — A Moscow court stripped an exiled climate and antiwar activist who once was known as Russia's “lone climate striker” of his Russian citizenship Monday.