The AP Interview: Capitol Police chief sees rising threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The newly installed chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the force, still struggling six months after an insurrection that left its officers battled, bloodied and bruised, “cannot afford to be complacent.” The risk to lawmakers is
The Latest: Australia pressing its states to end lockdowns
CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government is ramping up pressure on state governments to end pandemic lockdowns by outlining plans to end financial aid.
Debate takeaways: Virginia governor candidates go on attack
It was a testy second and final debate Tuesday night in Virginia's high-stakes governor's race between Democratic former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin.
Key part of Arizona genetic-abnormality abortion law blocked
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has blocked a key portion of a new Arizona law that would have let prosecutors bring felony charges against doctors who knowingly terminate pregnancies solely because the fetuses have a genetic abnormality such as Down
On climate change, Biden $3.5T plan making up for lost time
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden visited one disaster site after another this summer — from California wildfires to hurricane-induced flooding in Louisiana and New York — he said climate change is “everybody’s crisis” and America must get
Think tank finds Chinese aid to Pacific nations has declined
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according to a Sydney-based think tank.
Two candidates vying to become Manitoba’s next premier debate health care and more
WINNIPEG — The two women campaigning to become Manitoba's next premier squared off Tuesday night, both promising to revive a Progressive Conservative government that is running low in opinion polls. Shelly Glover, a former Conservative member of Parlia...
Trump endorses Kari Lake for Arizona governor
PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed former television broadcaster Kari Lake in the Republican race for Arizona governor.
North Korea says hypersonic missile made 1st test flight
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear capable, as it continues to expand its military capabilities and pressure Washington and Seoul over long-stal...
Oklahoma governor defers decision on commuting Julius Jones
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Tuesday that he will not decide whether to spare Julius Jones from a lethal injection until after Jones has a clemency hearing before the state Pardons and Parole Board.