Biden puts focus on drug prices in fight against inflation
CULPEPER, Virginia (AP) — Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families.
Saga of San Francisco’s school board heads to the ballot box
A seemingly endless amount of drama, name-calling, lawsuits and outrage from parents and city officials made the saga of San Francisco’s school board a riveting pandemic sideshow that is about to play out at the ballot box.
Blinken says century will be shaped by Indo-Pacfic region
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The United States remains focused long-term on the Indo-Pacific region despite concerns over Russian aggression toward Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.
Hampton House brand chicken nuggets sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been issued for Hampton House brand chicken nuggets due to a possible salmonella risk. The nuggets distributed by JD Sweid Foods were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Th...
Monitors say North Korea may be preparing military parade
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Satellite photos show hundreds of people in formation at a training ground in North Korea’s capital in a possible sign the country is preparing for a military parade amid heightened animosities over its recent missile
Report: Archives asks Justice to probe Trump record handling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the National Archives and Records Administration has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether former President Donald Trump violated federal law in the handling of documents. ...
S. Korea’s outgoing president calls for US-North Korea talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in his final months in office, has expressed concern over North Korea's expanding weapons program and the possibility it could resume nuclear and long-range missile tests that would revive f...
Trump backs Arrington over GOP Rep. Mace in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed former South Carolina lawmaker Katie Arrington over first-term Rep. Nancy Mace in a GOP primary that tests his heft in the state.
New vaccine mandate applies to all regulated health professionals in B.C. by March 24
VICTORIA — Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required of all regulated health workers in B.C. under a provincial health order expected to be introduced next week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the order will take effect March 24 a...
Kansas gets OK to offer $1B-plus in breaks to mystery firm
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators signed off Wednesday on the state's largest-ever taxpayer-funded incentives to attract thousands of new jobs even though most didn't know the name of the company or what it plans to make.
