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Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday directed drills of the country’s strategic…
Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel…
Families describe deaths, violence in Alabama prisons as they push for change
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Chase Mathis told prison guards he was being threatened by other…
LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man shot by federal officers while he tried…
Trump says he’s owed a ‘lot of money’ over federal probes. Here’s how the government could pay him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has suggested he’s entitled to compensation from the federal…
Wyoming Capitol bomb investigators focus on men seen in security video
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Investigators in Wyoming sought to identify two men they believe left…
Plan to sell golf course built on slaves’ graves sparks outrage in Florida’s capital city
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A dark history long buried under the towering live oak trees…
Former Chicago gang leader asks Pritzker for clemency following Trump pardon
CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders asked Gov. JB Pritzker for…
Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon speaks for more than 22 hours to protest Trump amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Led by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats seized the Senate floor on…
Family rescued after being stranded on small island off Cape Cod after boat caught fire
WOODS HOLE, Mass. (AP) — A family was rescued Wednesday by the Coast Guard off…
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Virginia has agreed to abide by White House guidance…
California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard…
Takeaways from the AP investigation into ICE’s use of a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP
The full-body restraint device known as the WRAP has become a harrowing part of deportations…
Malicious prosecution lawsuit by Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting moves to federal court
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A lawsuit by actor Alec Baldwin alleging malicious prosecution in…
Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal lawsuit that temporarily had interrupted operations at an immigration…
UN Security Council pressures Haiti’s leaders to hold general election as deadline nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Security Council members warned Haiti’s leaders on Wednesday…
What to know about redistricting efforts across US at Trump’s prodding
President Donald Trump’s desire to secure the Republican majority in Congress has prompted an unusual…
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for…
After others departed, Pentagon announces ‘new’ press corps filled with conservative news outlets
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected…
Sheriff’s deputy got mad and fatally shot Sonya Massey without justification, prosecutor says
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her Springfield…
North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state’s…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 18 The Washington…
Minnesota court gives win to transgender powerlifter who was barred from competing as a woman
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a win to a transgender…
What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction started this week on the $250 million ballroom that President Donald…