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Biden tells African leaders US is 'all in' on the continent

Biden tells African leaders US is 'all in' on the continent

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told dozens of African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States is “all in on Africa’s future," laying out billions in promised government funding and private investment Wednesday to help the growing
Hacker claims breach of FBI's critical-infrastructure portal

Hacker claims breach of FBI's critical-infrastructure portal

BOSTON (AP) — A hacker who reportedly posed as the CEO of a financial institution claims to have obtained access to the more than 80,000-member database of InfraGard, an FBI-run outreach program that shares sensitive information on national security
Congress acts to remove bust of Dred Scott decision author

Congress acts to remove bust of Dred Scott decision author

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Wednesday that calls for removing from the Capitol a bust of the U.S. Supreme Court justice who wrote the infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that held African-Americans were not citizens.
House passes bill to extend government funding for 1 week

House passes bill to extend government funding for 1 week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House passed a short-term spending bill Wednesday to keep government agencies funded at current levels through Dec. 23, giving lawmakers more time to craft a roughly $1.
B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

VANCOUVER — British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are building 90 modular housing units with round-the-clock supports for people experiencing homelessness, part of a strategy to disperse tent encampments that officials say are unsafe.
Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of 'evil' in Washington

Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of 'evil' in Washington

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking the husband of U.S.
California reparations task force dives into what is owed

California reparations task force dives into what is owed

OAKLAND, Calif.
Union Pacific railroad shipping limits generate complaints

Union Pacific railroad shipping limits generate complaints

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal regulators and shippers are questioning Union Pacific's decision to temporarily limit some businesses' shipments as part of its effort to clear up congestion across the railroad. The head of the U.S.
Pelosi portrait unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker

Pelosi portrait unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi's portrait was unveiled Wednesday at the U.S.
Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

VANCOUVER — The federal government is offering to buy Pacific salmon commercial fishing licences from those looking to get out of the declining industry as it tries to protect the fish that remain.
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