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US ambassador and Russian diplomat discuss arrested reporter

US ambassador and Russian diplomat discuss arrested reporter

The U.S ambassador to Russia and a top Russian diplomat met Thursday to discuss a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested last week on espionage charges, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. In the meeting with U.S. Ambassador Lynne T.
Civil rights probe launched after fatal Park Police shooting

Civil rights probe launched after fatal Park Police shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation after a U.S.

New Hampshire House passes bipartisan $15.9 billion budget

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — In a surprising display of cooperation and compromise, the narrowly divided New Hampshire House approved a two-year state budget Thursday, sending the $15.9 billion plan on to the Senate.
Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

Ranchers can rejig to avoid U.K. trade spat, bilateral deal gives edge over EU: envoy

OTTAWA — Britain's envoy to Ottawa suggests that an uproar in the Prairies over expanded trade agreements could be overcome if ranchers rejig their use of hormones — and she says an additional bilateral deal between Canada and London would give both
High court: Trans girl can run girls track in West Virginia

High court: Trans girl can run girls track in West Virginia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia to continue competing on her middle school’s girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.
High court: Trans girl can run girls track in West Virginia

High court: Trans girl can run girls track in West Virginia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia to continue competing on her middle school’s girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.
House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case

House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday subpoenaed one of the former Manhattan prosecutors who had been leading a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last year in a clash over the direction of the probe. Rep.
Trump arrest prompts Jesus comparisons: 'Spiritual warfare'

Trump arrest prompts Jesus comparisons: 'Spiritual warfare'

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the most devoted Trump conspiracy theorists, there are no coincidences and timing is everything.
Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on defense, economic ties

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on defense, economic ties

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart on Thursday discussed expanding economic cooperation and bolstering defense ties between their nations, which include a plan to deploy Russia's nuclear weapons to Belarus a
Ex-head of Michigan marijuana board admits he took bribes

Ex-head of Michigan marijuana board admits he took bribes

The former head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board has agreed to plead guilty to accepting $110,000 in bribes when he led the panel over a two-year period, authorities said Thursday.
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