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Things to know when the Arkansas Legislature convenes to take up a budget and other issues

Things to know when the Arkansas Legislature convenes to take up a budget and other issues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are convening at the Capitol and their top agenda item is taking up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $6.3 billion proposed budget for the coming year.
Cecil L. 'Chip' Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies

Cecil L. 'Chip' Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. Dr. Cecil L.
Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser

Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party.
Nova Scotia premier joins calls for meeting with Trudeau about carbon pricing

Nova Scotia premier joins calls for meeting with Trudeau about carbon pricing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premier has joined a call from leaders across the country asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss carbon pricing.
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest calls on Canada's leaders to promote civility

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest calls on Canada's leaders to promote civility

QUEBEC — Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest is concerned about what he says has been a rise in incivility across Canada.
State Republicans killed an Indiana city's lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?

State Republicans killed an Indiana city's lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Almost 25 years after suing the firearms industry for failing to prevent illegal gun sales, the northwestern Indiana city of Gary won a critical victory last fall when a judge ordered gun manufacturers to hand over years of produc

Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she's accused of defrauding

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge on Friday permanently ordered an Orlando city commissioner to stop interacting with a 96-year-old constituent that she is legally accused of defrauding.
Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information

Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information

NEW YORK (AP) — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after a user on the social platform X who uses a pseudonym claimed that a government website had revealed “skyrocketing” rates of voters registering without a p
Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear

Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Police in Vermont are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire Friday outside the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders . The small blaze caused minor damages but no injuries.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés; White House national security spokesman John Kirby. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Preempted by Premier League soccer. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Kirby; Gov.