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Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies

Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S.
How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) — On the front lines in Ukraine, a soldier was having trouble firing his 155 mm howitzer gun. So, he turned to a team of Americans on the other end of his phone line for help.
Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles

Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities

Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an almost forgotten slice of marbled real estate at the Capitol, the Kevin McCarthy era is taking shape in Congress. It was here that the new House speaker was chatting last week with Donald Trump Jr.
Sri Lanka leader suspends parliament until policy address

Sri Lanka leader suspends parliament until policy address

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president suspended Parliament until Feb.
Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature

Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature

TORONTO — People can pay tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for two days at the legislature before his funeral Monday.
Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force

Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Mali’s foreign minister defended the military government’s cooperation with Russia on Friday and rejected three options proposed by the U.N. chief to reconfigure the U.N.
Republicans confront bitter divide; no clear path forward

Republicans confront bitter divide; no clear path forward

DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — Ronna McDaniel has become the longest serving leader of the Republican National Committee since the Civil War. But now, she must confront a modern-day civil war within the GOP.
Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'

Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'

HOUSTON (AP) — In the months he was held in detention in Texas during his legal fight to remain in the U.S.
Pence: 'Mistakes were made' in classified records handling

Pence: 'Mistakes were made' in classified records handling

MIAMI (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he takes “full responsibility” after classified documents were found at his Indiana home.