Politics

U.S.-made Patriot missile systems arrive in Ukraine

By Adam Pemble, Associated Press

Ukraine's defense minister says U.S.-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine. The missiles will provide Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure.

Cuba’s parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new 5-year term

By Associated Press

Cuba's National Assembly has ratified President Miguel Díaz-Canel for a new five-year term, in a decision to maintain continuity as the island faces a deep economic crisis.

2nd abortion regulation bill vetoed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed anti-abortion legislation in Kansas. The legislation would require clinics to tell patients that a medication abortion can be stopped.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s 1st military spy satellite is ready for launch

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has built its first-ever military spy satellite and that he planned to launch it on an undisclosed date, state media reported Wednesday.

WATCH: House Speaker McCarthy calls for debt ceiling increase in exchange for budget cuts

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has unveiled a sweeping package that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion into next year.

Oklahoma official who discussed killing journalists resigns

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

A county commissioner in far southeast Oklahoma who was identified by a local newspaper as one of several officials caught on tape discussing killing reporters and lynching Black people has resigned from office.

Supreme Court allows access to abortion pill while justices consider restrictions

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication's FDA approval continues.

Uvalde families plead for stricter gun laws nearly a year after mass shooting

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Next month is the anniversary of the Robb Elementary School attack that left 21 people dead. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP leaders have not softened in opposing tougher gun laws.

Sudanese army, its rivals announce another cease-fire

By Jack Jeffery, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Sudan's military and its paramilitary rival each have announced that they will abide by a 24-hour cease-fire, after a previous attempt at a truce failed a day earlier.

WATCH: FDA commissioner testifies in Senate as Supreme Court considers ruling on abortion drugs

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf testified in the Senate as the Supreme Court leaves access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Friday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug mifepristone to take effect.