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Major Russian missile barrage slams targets across Ukraine

Major Russian missile barrage slams targets across Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed “a massive rocket attack” that hit critical infrastructure and residential buildings in 10 regions of Ukraine, the country’s president said Thursday, with officials reporting at least six deaths in the largest su
Georgia withdraws foreign agent bill after days of protests

Georgia withdraws foreign agent bill after days of protests

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's ruling party said Thursday it is withdrawing a draft law from the parliament criticized as potentially stifling media freedom and civil society, after several days of massive protests against it in the capital.
Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris

Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris

A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians urged the Canadian Olympic Committee to reject the idea of allowing Russians to participate in next year's Paris Games unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine.
Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to block new District of Columbia crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide.
Pennsylvania lawmaker quits amid sex harassment allegations

Pennsylvania lawmaker quits amid sex harassment allegations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state lawmaker submitted his resignation letter Wednesday, a week after a union lobbyist accused him by name of having sexually harassed her four years ago. Democratic Rep.
After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations

After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S.
On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H.
Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review

MEMPHIS (AP) — The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Texas inmate executed for killing wife and her daughter

Texas inmate executed for killing wife and her daughter

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate convicted of fatally stabbing his estranged wife and drowning her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub nearly 14 years ago was executed on Tuesday.