Politics

House votes down bill directing removal of troops from Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation directing President Joe Biden to remove some 900 U.S.

Mar 8, 2023 5:53 PM Read more >

Xi accuses US of trying to hold back China’s development

BEIJING (AP) — Is the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so. President Xi Jinping accused Washington this week of trying to isolate his country and hold back its development.

Mar 8, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >

Mississippi advances initiative process but not for abortion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi might revive an initiative process, but people would be banned from putting abortion laws or budget proposals on the statewide ballot under a measure moving forward at the state Capitol.

Mar 8, 2023 5:14 PM Read more >

Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with Mexico

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge Wednesday ordered the Biden administration to end the expedited releases of migrants who enter the United States illegally from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities.

Mar 8, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.

Mar 8, 2023 5:05 PM Read more >

Grocery CEOs deny accusations that food price inflation is driven by profit-mongering

OTTAWA — The leaders of Canada's major grocery chains insist that food price inflation is not caused by profit-mongering and that their margins on food-related profits have remained low. The CEOs and presidents of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Metro Inc.

Mar 8, 2023 5:01 PM Read more >

Nigeria postpones election for new state governors

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s election commission has postponed the West African nation’s March 11 gubernatorial election, an official announced late Wednesday, citing logistics challenges.

Mar 8, 2023 4:46 PM Read more >

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.

Mar 8, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed tighter limits on wastewater pollution from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation.

Mar 8, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

After Breonna Taylor death, feds find police discrimination

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S.

Mar 8, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >