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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian f...

Apr 24, 2024

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies

WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling over...

Apr 24, 2024

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social me...

Apr 24, 2024

Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday's primary electi...

Apr 23, 2024

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

SEATTLE (AP) - A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old ...

Apr 23, 2024

Douglas DC-4 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said. There were two people on board, the Federal Aviation Adm...

Apr 23, 2024

Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A large alligator made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida where it had to be captured and taken away for release in a nearby river, officials said. The too...

Apr 23, 2024

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advances in Senate with big bipartisan vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to move ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, bringing the bill to the brink of passage after months of delays and ...

Apr 23, 2024

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine as the Senate begin debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desp...

Apr 23, 2024

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larr...

Apr 23, 2024