Politics

Two Russian missile strikes hit a city in eastern Ukraine, killing 5 people and wounding 31

By Hanna Arhirova, Jim Heintz, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an online statement accused Russia of trying to leave "only broken and scorched stones" in eastern Ukraine.

Populist party and outgoing administration work to form Thailand's next government amid 3-month deadlock

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press

Thailand has struggled to break the impasse and select a new leader after the progressive Move Forward Party became the surprise winner of the May elections but was blocked by the conservative elite from taking power.

Amid Trump's latest feud with D.C., other Republicans echo anti-Washington mantra

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Washington has never been a particularly friendly place for Donald Trump. And after pleading not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump was quick to show the feeling was mutual.

Conservative groups ask federal court to block Biden student loan forgiveness plan

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration's plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.

Illinois to outlaw gun advertisements that appeal to children, pose safety threat

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.

Firefighting helicopters collide over Southern California desert, killing 3

By Associated Press

Emergency officials say two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a blaze in the desert east of Los Angeles, sending one to the ground in a crash that killed all three people on board.

Biden to showcase work on climate change, veterans on trip in western U.S.

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The Democrat is seeking to draw an implicit contrast between his administration’s accomplishments and former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Biden leaves on Monday for a three-night trip to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Ron DeSantis acknowledges Trump lost 2020 election after years of avoiding direct answers

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

DeSantis' assertion that “Of course he lost" and “Joe Biden's the president” came after years of lies by Trump and his allies that the election was stolen through mass voter fraud.

West African leaders to meet after Niger's military junta fails to reinstate ousted president

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

The mutinous soldiers have closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack.

WATCH: Biden hosts Astros, says he can relate to Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series

By News Desk

At 73, Dusty Baker became the oldest manager ever to win the World Series when the Houston Astros took the title last year. On Monday at a White House celebration for the team, President Joe Biden said he could relate.