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Security experts warn of foreign cyber threat to 2024 voting

Security experts warn of foreign cyber threat to 2024 voting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America's decentralized system of thousands of local voting juris
Rep. Barbara Lee joins race for California US Senate seat

Rep. Barbara Lee joins race for California US Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House Democrats in the race in the nation's most populous state.
Schreiner staying put as Ontario Green leader after weighing plea from some Liberals

Schreiner staying put as Ontario Green leader after weighing plea from some Liberals

TORONTO — Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner says he's staying put after considering a plea from a group of Liberals to cross the floor and run for leadership of their party.
Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline

Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise — and donate crucial railway parts — to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten to stall the country's lifeline.
Danish former minister charged with revealing state secrets

Danish former minister charged with revealing state secrets

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish former defense minister who had publicly claimed that Denmark's secret service helped U.S. intelligence spy on several European leaders said Tuesday he has been charged with divulging state secrets.
Supreme Court won't upset Arkansas anti-Israel boycott law

Supreme Court won't upset Arkansas anti-Israel boycott law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to step into a legal fight over state laws that require contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.
Supreme Court won't revive lawsuit over NSA surveillance

Supreme Court won't revive lawsuit over NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revive an ACLU lawsuit challenging a portion of the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance of Americans’ international email and phone communications.
Justices reject appeal from man arrested for spoofing police

Justices reject appeal from man arrested for spoofing police

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal, backed by the satirical The Onion, from a man who was arrested and prosecuted for making fun of police on social media.
Ukraine's health care on the brink after hundreds of attacks

Ukraine's health care on the brink after hundreds of attacks

KRASNOHORIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Valentyna Mozgova sweeps shattered glass and other debris from the vacant halls of the bombed-out hospital where she began her career.
Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights

Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights

Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S.