John Lee secures nominations for Hong Kong leadership race
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee said Wednesday he had formally registered his candidacy in the election for the top job after securing 786 nominations to enter the race.
Presidents from countries on Russia’s doorstep visit Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the embattled country, where they saw heavily damaged buildings and demanded accountability for what they called w...
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question ballot drop boxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Skeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned Wednesday whether state law allows for voters to give their absentee ballot to someone else to return or whether drop boxes can be placed outside municipal clerk offices.
Judge won’t jail men accused of impersonating federal agents
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has denied the government’s request to detain two men accused of posing as federal Homeland Security agents, tricking actual U.S. Secret Service officers and offering them free gifts and apartments at a luxury apartmen...
Texas prosecutor pushes back on pleas to stop execution
HOUSTON (AP) — Members of a Texas House committee on Tuesday repeatedly pressed a prosecutor to use his authority to stop the April 27 execution of a woman whose conviction is being questioned amid growing doubts about whether she fatally
B.C. government worker union says contract talks with province at impasse over wages
VICTORIA — The union representing more than 33,000 British Columbia government employees says contract talks with the province have stalled over differences in wage proposals. B.C. General Employees' Union president Stephanie Smith says the governmen...
Freight railroads work to resolve service problems, delays
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Some grain elevators are so full that farmers trying to sell their crops are being turned away. But at the same time, flour and animal-feed mills are halting production because they can’t get the grain they
Baltimore’s top prosecutor announces reelection bid in video
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced plans Tuesday to seek reelection as she awaits trial on federal criminal charges stemming from her purchase of two Florida vacation homes.
U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership
CALGARY — A high-profile United States senator is backing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in pushing for more North American oil to supplant Russian supplies during the invasion of Ukraine. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a key Democratic vote in the even...
Cryptocurrency expert gets 5 years in NKorea sanctions case
NEW YORK (AP) — A cryptocurrency expert was sentenced Tuesday to more than five years in federal prison for helping North Korea evade U.S. sanctions. Virgil
