Politics

FDA’s own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government agency responsible for tracking down contaminated peanut butter and defective pacemakers is taking on a new health hazard: online misinformation.

Feb 21, 2023 10:18 AM Read more >

In unlikely wartime role, Zelenskyy gives Ukrainians hope

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago , with Russian forces bearing down on Ukraine’s capital, Western leaders feared for the life of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and advised him to flee. The U.S. offered him an escape route.

Feb 21, 2023 9:58 AM Read more >

Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

LONDON (AP) — A front-runner to become Scotland’s next leader fought to keep her campaign alive Tuesday amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage.

Feb 21, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Security experts warn of foreign cyber threat to 2024 voting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America's decentralized system of thousands of local voting juris

Feb 21, 2023 9:32 AM Read more >

Rep. Barbara Lee joins race for California US Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House Democrats in the race in the nation's most populous state.

Feb 21, 2023 9:01 AM Read more >

Schreiner staying put as Ontario Green leader after weighing plea from some Liberals

TORONTO — Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner says he's staying put after considering a plea from a group of Liberals to cross the floor and run for leadership of their party.

Feb 21, 2023 8:46 AM Read more >

Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise — and donate crucial railway parts — to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten to stall the country's lifeline.

Feb 21, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >

Danish former minister charged with revealing state secrets

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish former defense minister who had publicly claimed that Denmark's secret service helped U.S. intelligence spy on several European leaders said Tuesday he has been charged with divulging state secrets.

Feb 21, 2023 8:12 AM Read more >

Supreme Court won't upset Arkansas anti-Israel boycott law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to step into a legal fight over state laws that require contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.

Feb 21, 2023 8:06 AM Read more >

Supreme Court won't revive lawsuit over NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revive an ACLU lawsuit challenging a portion of the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance of Americans’ international email and phone communications.

Feb 21, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >