State senator launches primary challenge to Rep. Boebert
DENVER (AP) — A moderate Colorado state senator on Wednesday announced he is taking on Rep. Lauren Boebert in this year's GOP primary, the first challenge to the firebrand congresswoman by an elected Republican.
US prisons director resigning after crises-filled tenure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons is resigning amid increasing scrutiny over his leadership in the wake of Associated Press reporting that uncovered widespread problems at the agency, including a recent story detailing ser...
The AP Interview: Pelosi says ‘democracy won’ on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a singular message for Americans and the world on the eve of the anniversary of the horrific attack on the Capitol:
Alberta confirms students back to school Monday with more COVID-19 tests and masks
EDMONTON — Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says students will go back to classes Monday as planned with more medical masks and COVID-19 rapid test kits. LaGrange says it's important to balance the rise of the Omicron variant with health pro...
B.C. reports nearly 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry says the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 has risen to 317 as the province deals with the Omicron variant. The government said Wednesday there were 3,798 new COVID-19 cases and a total of 29,967 act...
B.C. reports nearly 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry says the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 has risen to 317 as the province deals with the Omicron variant. The government says there are 3,798 new COVID-19 cases and a total of 29,967 active cases. ...
Probe: Seattle cops improperly faked right-wing radio talk
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests, an investigation by the city’s police watchdog group shows. ...
Biden, Harris to address voting rights Tuesday in Atlanta
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will renew his push for federal legislation to protect voting rights next week in Georgia, where a new law limits how and when people can cast ballots, the White House announced Wednesday.
Hannity, Fox face ethical issues over Trump text revelations
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, Sean Hannity has skirted ethical boundaries with his role on a television network with “news” in its name. Yet it's never been as stark as now, with the committee investigating last year's Capitol insurrection
Former New Mexico spaceport CFO alleges fraud, retaliation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The former chief financial officer for the New Mexico Spaceport Authority filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that he was forced to resign after raising concerns about financial malfeasance that he said cost taxpayers millio...
