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Manitoba deputy premier Cliff Cullen says he won't seek re-election

Manitoba deputy premier Cliff Cullen says he won't seek re-election

WINNIPEG — Another member of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government has decided not to seek another term. Deputy premier Cliff Cullen says he won't run for re-election.
Probe: Alzheimer's drug approval 'rife with irregularities'

Probe: Alzheimer's drug approval 'rife with irregularities'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s contentious approval of a questionable Alzheimer’s drug took another hit Thursday as congressional investigators called the process “rife with irregularities.
Throw out 'misconceptions' and buckle up on buses, RCMP officer says after B.C. crash

Throw out 'misconceptions' and buckle up on buses, RCMP officer says after B.C. crash

KELOWNA, B.C. — An RCMP officer who interviewed survivors of the deadly Christmas Eve bus crash near Merritt, B.C., says it's time for passengers to throw out their false sense of security on buses and buckle up.
Report shines new light on execution secrecy in Tennessee

Report shines new light on execution secrecy in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle.
Democrat wins Arizona attorney general race after recount

Democrat wins Arizona attorney general race after recount

PHOENIX (AP) — A recount of votes has confirmed Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh in the Arizona attorney general’s race, one of the closest elections in state history.
US Census Bureau redefines meaning of 'urban' America

US Census Bureau redefines meaning of 'urban' America

More than 1,100 cities, towns and villages in the U.S. lost their status as urban areas on Thursday as the U.S. Census Bureau released a new list of places considered urban based on revised criteria. Around 4.
Critics expect chaos under Illinois bail ban despite ruling

Critics expect chaos under Illinois bail ban despite ruling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Critics are worried that the elimination of cash bail in Illinois starting Sunday will create chaos after a judge ruled the ban on such unconstitutional but failed to block it from taking effect.

Kentucky, Ohio get $1.6B to fix overloaded bridge, add span

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kentucky and Ohio will get more than $1.
Sarajevo’s agony echoes as Ukraine braces for a dark winter

Sarajevo’s agony echoes as Ukraine braces for a dark winter

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Vildana Mutevelić huddled in her apartment with her two young children and elderly cousins.
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