Trial will test contractors’ liability in Flint water crisis
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jury selection starts Tuesday in a trial to determine if engineering contractors bear responsibility for lead-contaminated water in Flint. Veolia North America
Poland prepares to accept Ukrainian refugees in case of war
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland, the largest European Union nation to border Ukraine, is making preparations to accept Ukrainian refugees in the event of another Russian attack on that country. But the Polish government hopes that worst-case scenario can ...
Sen. Gillibrand endorses Hochul in New York governor’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul in the race for New York's highest office on Monday. It's the most prominent
Parkland victim’s dad scales crane near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years after 17 students and others were gunned down at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, families and gun control advocates pressed President Joe Biden on Monday to do more to address gun violence.
Jill Biden turns Valentine’s Day into lesson for 2nd graders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden has turned Valentine's Day into a lesson for second graders. The first lady and longtime teacher had Washington elementary school students
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up
BERLIN (AP) — Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday. Russia's top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks and Germany's chancellor...
Sweden recommends fourth COVID vaccine dose to older people
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in nursing homes or getting home care, authorities said Monday, adding it must be administered no earlier than four months after
Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin signaled Monday it is ready to keep talking with the West about security grievances that led to the current Ukraine crisis, offering hope that Russia might not invade its beleaguered neighbor within days as the
In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian expression “tanks don’t fear mud” is common enough that it’s been the title of a short-lived Russian television series and can be found stenciled on car windows.
Alberta students walk out to protest decision to lift mask mandate in schools
EDMONTON — Dozens of students in Alberta walked out of their classrooms Monday afternoon to protest the government's decision to lift a mask mandate in schools. Samuel Clark, a 17-year-old co-organizer of the protest, said some students gathered at the...
