EU border agency to help Cyprus with migrant repatriations
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The chief of the European Union’s Frontex border agency said Wednesday that the repatriation of migrants is Cyprus’ “most urgent need” and that his organization is ready to facilitate flights to return home people who had
Virginia adopts plan to end school mask mandates March 1
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia's General Assembly moved swiftly Wednesday to put the final legislative touches on a bill that bans local school systems from imposing mask mandates on students, joining a number of other states that have taken
Black lawmaker sues anti-abortion group over racist threat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s only Black female lawmaker has filed a lawsuit against an anti-abortion group, citing a racist Facebook post and a racist email she said she received for supporting legislation that would remove all restrictions...
Kevin Costner lobbies Utah for more tax rebates for films
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kevin Costner, the Academy Award-winning actor-director known for films such as “Dances With Wolves" and the current TV hit “Yellowstone,” is lobbying Utah lawmakers to offer more tax rebates to films that choose to shoot
Kenney, Moe, join U.S. governors urging end to trucker COVID-19 vaccination rules
EDMONTON — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have joined more than a dozen U.S. governors in calling for an end to mandated COVID-19 vaccines for cross-border truckers. Alberta’s Jason Kenney and Scott Moe of Saskatchewan have signed a public le...
Turkey’s Erdogan tries to ease surging energy bills
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s president announced a set of measures Wednesday that aim to bring relief to households and businesses reeling from high inflation and soaring electricity bills.
High gas costs from Ukraine threat pose Biden political risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the continuing threat of Russia invading Ukraine, a foreign policy crisis is colliding with one of President Joe Biden's political vulnerabilities: Rising gasoline prices at home.
Michigan lawmaker pleads guilty in drunken driving case
HOWELL, Mich (AP) — A state lawmaker from Michigan pleaded guilty Wednesday to drunken driving and other charges, including one brought after authorities say he was caught in jail with a handcuffs key taped to the bottom of his foot.
Ukraine: On unity day, flags convey endurance, defiance
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian flags celebrated survival, endurance and above all, defiance. A pair of human chains grasped a blue and yellow banner along the
Utah Jazz lifts vaccine rules as lawmakers push to ban them
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for fans wanting to see the Utah Jazz play at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, the team said in a statement
