Politics

CDC data shows U.S. teen girls 'in crisis' with unprecedented rise in suicidal behavior

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls' mental health, with almost 60 percent reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.

Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses

By Lisa Mascaro, Colleen Long, Associated Press

An inspector general report released last year found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including that he abused his government vehicle and misrepresented himself as a law enforcement official.

Moldova president outlines Russian 'plan' to topple government

By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press

President Sandu's briefing Monday comes a week after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country had intercepted plans by Russian secret services to destroy Moldova, claims that were later confirmed by Moldovan intelligence.

China says more than 10 U.S. balloons flew in its airspace in the past year

By Associated Press

China says more than 10 U.S. high-altitude balloons have flown in its airspace during the past year without its permission. In response, the United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.

WATCH: State Department says U.S. is deeply troubled by Israeli settlement plans

By Associated Press

State Department spokesman Ned Price said the U.S. is deeply troubled by new Israeli plans to build thousands of new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Georgia judge orders partial release of special grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

The judge also said the introduction and conclusion of the report, as well as a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath, will be released Thursday.

WATCH: White House defends decision to shoot down three unidentified objects

By Associated Press

Kirby said the three objects, including one shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, were traveling at such a low-altitude as to pose a risk to civilian air traffic.

Google to expand misinformation 'prebunking' initiative in Europe

By David Klepper, Associated Press

Google is expanding an initiative that shows promise in fighting online misinformation.

Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing 2024 presidential race

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump has called for parents to elect and fire school principals. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. And Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador who is expected to announce her…

Sen. Schumer says 2 objects shot down over Alaska, Canada believed to be balloons

By Associated Press

The United States believes the unidentified objects shot down by American fighter jets over Canada and Alaska were balloons, though smaller than the China balloon downed over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.