Politics

Atlanta police arrest 3 organizers behind bail fund supporting protests against 'cop city'

By Jeff Amy, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Opponents say it's an "extreme provocation" to arrest leaders of a bail fund. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says they're part of a criminal organization.

Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton impeachment

By Paul J. Weber, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

The appointment Wednesday comes after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct and crimes.

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure still illegal in most cases

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

In a 6-3 ruling on Wednesday, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before a doctor can perform an abortion.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden approves a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

By Aamer Madhani, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to $300 million and includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons.

GOP House Oversight chairman moves to hold FBI director Wray in contempt of Congress

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Republicans in Congress are locked in an escalating fight with the director of the FBI.

WATCH: House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote.

Nevada Republican governor enshrines abortion protections

By Gabe Stern, Associated Press

The move on Tuesday marks a rare occurrence of a Republican governor approving measures that are part of Democrats' vow to make the western swing state an abortion safe haven.

North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country's first military spy satellite

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea's military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.

NYC enacts 'Homeless Bill of Rights,' but doubts arise over key provisions

By Associated Press

Among the rights included in the list is the right to sleep outside and a restatement of the city's longstanding right to shelter — which could be in jeopardy if a judge grants the mayor's request to set aside the…

China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

By Associated Press

The crew, including China's first civilian astronaut, will overlap briefly with three aboard the Tiangong station, who will then return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.