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Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row

Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron vowed to maintain a united front against Russia on Thursday amid growing worries about waning support for Ukraine's war effort in the U.S. and Europe.
Illinois lawmakers OK crime bill cleanup, plan ends bail

Illinois lawmakers OK crime bill cleanup, plan ends bail

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
Prosecutor: Donald Trump knew about exec's tax fraud scheme

Prosecutor: Donald Trump knew about exec's tax fraud scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump “knew exactly what was going on” with top Trump Organization executives who schemed for years to dodge taxes on company-paid perks, a prosecutor said Thursday, challenging defense claims that the former president was unaw
Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state

Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers responded quickly to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in a long-running
B.C. announces 'historic' expansion of addiction services for youth

B.C. announces 'historic' expansion of addiction services for youth

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — British Columbia is adding 33 new or expanded programs across the province to help young people who are addicted to substances.

Trial over DeSantis removal of prosecutor on abortion ends

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov.
EXPLAINER: US-European differences on climate law persist

EXPLAINER: US-European differences on climate law persist

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday tried to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America. But the U.S.

Groups sue Florida officials over migrant relocation program

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials are being sued in federal court by immigrant rights groups who challenge the constitutionality of the state's migrant relocation program.
New laws to protect animals, raise minimum wage passed by Manitoba legislature

New laws to protect animals, raise minimum wage passed by Manitoba legislature

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature has started its winter break but not before approving new laws governing issues including minimum wage and animal protection. Politicians gave final approval to a bill to raise the minimum wage to $14.
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