Category Archives: Politics
Ex-Tennessee rep pleads guilty to fraud in consulting scheme
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee Republican lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge over allegations she helped carry out a political consulting kickback scheme with a disgraced former state House speaker and his one-ti...
Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations
BAGHDAD (AP) — In a neighborhood of Iraq’s capital, a gigantic poster of Vladimir Putin with the words, “We support Russia,” was up for few hours before a security force arrived and hurriedly took it down. Then came the security
Alberta introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making by municipalities
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation to limit the authority of municipalities to impose COVID-19 mask and proof of vaccine rules. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said Tuesday that municipalities will now need provincial ap...
Hawaii to lift last US state mask mandate by March 26
HONOLULU (AP) — The last statewide mask mandate in the U.S. will be lifted by March 26, Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday. No states will
Booster COVID-19 shots available for Albertans ages 12 to 17 starting next week
EDMONTON — Alberta Health says children between the ages of 12 and 17 can receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine next week, as long as there has been a minimum five months since their second dose. The province says appointments
Footage: Man killed by police had rifle, moved toward cops
SEATTLE (AP) — A man killed by Seattle police Saturday night had crashed his truck into a garage door at a federal building, exited the truck with a rifle and fired it at random, body camera and video security footage
US looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said Tuesday he and other officials are committed to boosting the role Native American tribes can play in managing public lands around the U.S.
Feds say NY Russian Center founder charged as foreign agent
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman with Russian and U.S. citizenships who founded what prosecutors called a “Russian propaganda center” in New York City was charged Tuesday with subverting laws for the last decade that require foreign agents to register
Congress passes bill to shore up Postal Service, delivery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Tuesday passed legislation that would shore up the U.S. Postal Service and ensure six-day-a-week mail delivery, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.
Manitoba government plans return to in-depth budget details under new bill
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to reinstate the release of detailed budget information after being accused of hiding it last year. A bill now before the legislature would require the government to divulge details of each department's sp...
