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Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said it began withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city Thursday, creating a potential turning point in the grinding war , while a Ukrainian official warned that Russian land mines could render Kherson a “city of
Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Donald Trump’s top moneymen admitted Thursday to breaking the law to help fellow Trump Organization executives avoid taxes on company-paid apartments and other perks, including by preparing misleading tax returns and failing to
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

CHICAGO (AP) — A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep.
Nevada passes sweeping version of Equal Rights Amendment

Nevada passes sweeping version of Equal Rights Amendment

RENO, Nev.
Future of American democracy loomed large in voters' minds

Future of American democracy loomed large in voters' minds

WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s ballot had an unspoken candidate — American democracy. Two years of relentless attacks on democratic traditions by former President Donald Trump and his allies left the country's future in doubt, and voters responded.
Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised $200 million Thursday to ease the strain on the health-care system and add some 2,000 professionals to the front lines.

South Dakota Sen. Thune's win breaks 'curse,' defies Trump

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Neither South Dakota's “Curse of Karl” nor the invocations of former President Donald Trump weighed on Republican Sen.
Tackling homelessness top goal for Oregon Democrat Kotek

Tackling homelessness top goal for Oregon Democrat Kotek

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek said Thursday she would focus on addressing the state's homelessness crisis and be a leader for all residents, though the race remained too early to call.
Policy under review after 'abortion is health care' T-shirt banned at legislature

Policy under review after 'abortion is health care' T-shirt banned at legislature

REGINA — The dress code policy at the Saskatchewan legislature is under review after a woman was stopped for wearing a T-shirt saying "abortion is health care.
Sharp attacks on Trump from Rupert Murdoch's news outlets

Sharp attacks on Trump from Rupert Murdoch's news outlets

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has taken some hits in the aftermath of the midterm elections, but the unkindest cuts may have come from a source that was once among his biggest backers — the media empire of magnate Rupert Murdoch.
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