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Greek PM seeks 'innovative' solution to decades-old Parthenon Sculpture dispute with British Museum

Greek PM seeks 'innovative' solution to decades-old Parthenon Sculpture dispute with British Museum

VOLOS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister says his government is exploring a “win-win” solution to one of the world’s most intractable cultural heritage disputes: The fate of the Parthenon Sculptures in the British Museum.
Air Force One doubles as a campaign jet for Biden's reelection run. Who pays what?

Air Force One doubles as a campaign jet for Biden's reelection run. Who pays what?

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Biden was running for president three years ago, he flew on a white private jet with his campaign logo painted on the side. Now he has a larger, more recognizable ride as he seeks a second term.

Ramaswamy proposes raising voting age to 25, unless people serve in military or pass a test

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday voiced support for changing the overall U.S.
California lawmakers on reparations panel challenge assumptions about payments to Black residents

California lawmakers on reparations panel challenge assumptions about payments to Black residents

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
'Chaotic' down south, concern up north as U.S. ends COVID border, immigration rules

'Chaotic' down south, concern up north as U.S. ends COVID border, immigration rules

WASHINGTON — The imminent overnight end of the COVID-19 public health emergency felt more like a crisis than cause for celebration Thursday as Homeland Security agents and officials braced for an onslaught of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Justice Dept. seeks to put Trump deposition on hold in case of FBI agent fired over text messages

Justice Dept. seeks to put Trump deposition on hold in case of FBI agent fired over text messages

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a judge Thursday to put on hold a scheduled deposition of Donald Trump in a lawsuit brought by an FBI agent who was fired over text messages critical of the former president.
NDP leaves spring sitting at legislature facing turmoil in public housing management

NDP leaves spring sitting at legislature facing turmoil in public housing management

VICTORIA — The New Democrat government in British Columbia started the spring legislative session promising more affordable homes for vulnerable people, but ended the sitting Thursday amid turmoil over its public housing agency.
Manitoba government says document that floats school funding cuts has been rejected

Manitoba government says document that floats school funding cuts has been rejected

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are accusing the government of planning to cut education, but the Progressive Conservative government says the NDP is using outdated information.

Trump to get schooled on rules after district attorney worries he'll use evidence to slam witnesses

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was ordered Thursday to appear by video at a May 23 hearing in his Manhattan criminal case after a judge this week set rules barring him from using evidence in the case to attack witnesses.
Decision coming 'very, very soon' on future of Peel Region: Ford

Decision coming 'very, very soon' on future of Peel Region: Ford

A decision on the possible future independence of cities within Peel Region will hopefully be made "very, very soon," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.