Apr 14 China promises not to sell arms to any party in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press China's foreign minister says the country won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine. Qin Gang was responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Biden speaks outside St. Muredach’s Cathedral in County Mayo, Ireland By Darlene Superville, Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Quoting Irish poetry and soaking up the cheers of thousands, President Joe Biden pronounced Ireland not just part of his family history but part of his soul as he wrapped up a trip that gave him the kind of adoration… Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Garland announces charges against El Chapo sons and Sinaloa cartel for fentanyl trafficking By Lindsay Whitehurst, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The Justice Department has charged 28 members of Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cartel, including sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in a sprawling fentanyl-trafficking investigation. Continue reading
Apr 14 Suspect in military documents leak appears in court as U.S. reveals case against him By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in the leak of highly classified military documents appeared in court Friday as prosecutors unsealed charges and revealed how billing records and interviews with social media comrades helped pinpoint the suspect. Continue reading
Apr 14 DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden taps Lady Gaga, George Clooney, others for arts committee By Associated Press The White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board on culture issues. Continue reading
Apr 13 EPA awards $177 million to environmental justice groups By Drew Costley, Associated Press The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it's investing $177 million to create 17 technical assistance centers around the country to help environmental justice organizations successfully apply for federal funds. Continue reading
Apr 13 North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korea's state media said Friday its recent weapons test involved a new long-range missile powered by solid propellants, which it described as "the most powerful" piece of its growing nuclear arsenal targeting the United States and its allies in… Continue reading
Apr 13 Gender-affirming care ban in Nebraska advances to final vote after closed door promise By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who has been among the most vocal in opposing the bill, sobbed on the mic. "I am sorry," she cried, addressing parents of transgender children. "I'm sorry there's nothing more I can do in my power. You… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 6:05 Air National Guardsman arrested, accused of leaking classified documents online By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The man suspected of leaking highly-classified military documents that revealed details about U.S. spying and intelligence about the war in Ukraine has been arrested. Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was taken into custody by heavily armed… Continue watching