Category Archives: Politics
Indian Health Service head nominated amid tough challenges
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he is nominating veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee the federal agency that delivers health care to more than 2.5 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
First Afghan refugees arrive at new center in Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first group of Afghan refugees have arrived at a new temporary housing facility in Northern Virginia as the U.S. works to resettle people who fled the Taliban takeover of their country in August, the Department of
Rogers suggests Canada ban all sanctioned Russian broadcasters, not just RT
OTTAWA — Communications giant Rogers has suggested that Canada ban all Kremlin-controlled Russian broadcasters, as well as channels owned by sanctioned Russian individuals. The company's recommendation would mean banning not only state-owned broadcast...
Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed sending money back to taxpayers to offset record-high gas prices but rejected calls to increase oil drilling, saying he wants to free the state “once and for all from the grasp
Ontario to lift most mask mandates March 21, remaining public health orders April 27
TORONTO — Ontario is removing most mask mandates on March 21 and ending all remaining public health orders a month later, shifting the onus of protection from COVID-19 to individuals – a move some experts worry comes too quickly. Improving health
Potato wart detected in third field in Prince Edward Island: food inspection agency
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected the presence of potato wart in a third field in Prince Edward Island. The agency issued a statement Tuesday saying the fungus was detected in a field near two other farms where
Cowboys for Trump co-founder won’t seek reelection
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin said Tuesday that he won't run for reelection for southern New Mexico's Otero County commission or seek other public office in the 2022 election cycle.
Europe faces pressure to join US, British ban on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe faces a tough choice: Is it worth a recession to choke off oil and gas money to Russia while it fights a war in Ukraine?
Judge favors boosting Sackler payment in Purdue Pharma deal
A judge said Wednesday that he would approve a plan that locks members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma into pumping at least another $1.2 billion into a nationwide lawsuit settlement that, if ultimately confirmed, would
Greek PM accepts invitation for talks with Turkey’s Erdogan
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister accepted an invitation to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday, a rare meeting as their nations remain at odds over issues such as migration, minority rights and
