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China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

BEIJING (AP) — China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan's president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles.
Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan.
Biden to visit area of Mississippi ravaged by massive storm

Biden to visit area of Mississippi ravaged by massive storm

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday to meet those impacted by last week's massive storm that ripped through more than a half-dozen towns, the White House announced Wednes
Biden celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

Biden celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden — surrounded by Greek-American politicians and community leaders — marked Greek Independence Day at the White House on Wednesday.
Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military “has a long ways to go” to beef up its munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large-scale war, the top U.S. military officer told Congress on Wednesday. Army Gen.
Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters

Why the debate over repealing Iraq War approval matters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is moving toward doing something it hasn't done since the Vietnam War — repealing authorizations for the president's use of military force.
Unions welcome federal budget promise to cap outsourcing, but fear service cuts

Unions welcome federal budget promise to cap outsourcing, but fear service cuts

OTTAWA — The federal government says in this year's federal budget that it will begin a new belt-tightening exercise that includes a 15 per cent cut to consulting, travel and other professional services — a move that has public-sector unions expressi
Move toward 'economic reconciliation' must also come with healing: AFN national chief

Move toward 'economic reconciliation' must also come with healing: AFN national chief

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says advancing "economic reconciliation" must go hand in hand with helping communities heal from intergenerational trauma.
UN agency warns of rising combat near Ukraine nuclear plant

UN agency warns of rising combat near Ukraine nuclear plant

DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.N.
West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday. The law signed by Republican Gov.