Saudi restores full ties with Thailand after diamond dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ordered the restoration of full diplomatic ties with Thailand and said the countries agreed to trade ambassadors, closing the chapter on three decades of mistrust and hostility between the nati...
No Trump endorsement? Senate hopeful enlists other GOP stars
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With former President Donald Trump holding off on making a new endorsement in Pennsylvania’s closely watched Republican primary for U.S. Senate, former hedge fund CEO David McCormick is turning to other influencers in the party i...
Virginia Sen. Warner announces positive COVID-19 test
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and is working from home, his office said Tuesday.
Pelosi to seek reelection with Democratic majority at risk
LOS ANGELES (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday she will seek reelection, ending speculation that she would retire as Democrats face the threat of losing control of Congress in the 2022 midterms.
Biden’s big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s effort to rally support, both at home and abroad, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just the latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests
Patient dies while waiting for treatment in central Alberta hospital emergency ward
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says a patient has died while waiting for care in an emergency ward. AHS spokesman Kerry Williamson says the patient had been triaged at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and reassessed by emergency staff Sunday, but
San Francisco reports big increase in anti-Asian hate crimes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mayor of San Francisco expressed despair over the increase in reported hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders last year, up an astonishing 567% from the previous year, according to preliminary figures release...
Judge temporarily restores New York’s mask mandate
An appeals judge restored New York’s mask mandate Tuesday, a day after a judge in a lower court ruled that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration lacked the constitutional authority to order people to wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June
VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to bring their vaccine card with them through to the end of June if they want to access indoor spaces, restaurants or most events, says the provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday
Biden to meet Qatar leader as energy worries loom in Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the ruling emir of Qatar at the White House on Monday, a visit that comes as U.S. and European allies are scrambling to put together contingency plans to meet Europe's energy needs
