Politics

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity programs

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Peru used excessive force to quell protests, says human rights panel

By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press

The Inter American Commission on Human Rights says Peru's military and police forces used excessive force to quell violent anti-government protests, and that they should be investigated as possible extrajudicial executions and massacres.

Suspected gunman in Texas mass shooting caught, authorities say

By Associated Press

The shooting occurred after Oropeza's neighbors asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard late at night because a baby was trying to sleep. The baby's mother and 9-year-old brother were among the the five people killed.

Fed raises interest rate again but hints it may pause due to bank turmoil

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

Syrian and Iranian leaders sign long-term oil and trade agreements, bolstering economic ties

By Albert Aji, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The presidents of Iran and Syria have signed a series of long-term trade agreements in Damascus to bolster economic ties between the two allies.

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as Sudan conflict begins last day of truce

By Malak Harb, Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press

State department spokesperson Vedant Patel held a news briefing today, after the U.N.’s humanitarian chief arrived in Sudan’s main seaport where thousands of Sudanese and foreign nationals gather, hoping to flee the conflict-torn east African country.

WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on latest interest rate hike

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's efforts have only partly succeeded in taming the worst inflation bout in four decades, and the surge in rates has contributed to the collapse of three large banks and turmoil in the banking industry.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as U.S., Mexican officials agree on border restrictions

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on new immigration policies meant to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways ahead of an expected increase in migrants following the end of pandemic restrictions next week.

Russia accuses Ukraine of failed assassination attempt on Putin

By David Rising, Associated Press

Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act.

New York Gov. Hochul signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America

New Yorkers next year won't have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law.