Politics

IOC details plan to allow Russian athletes into Paris Olympics amid criticisms

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games. It comes amid a backlash from Ukraine and its allies.

New Jersey councilwoman found shot to death outside of her home

By Maryclaire Dale, Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press

The Middlesex County prosecutor's office says 30-year-old Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was found in the vehicle at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday.

Problems mount in U.K. as Sunak hits 100th day as prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has angry unions to the left of him, anxious Conservative Party lawmakers to the right and, in the middle, millions of voters he must win over to avert electoral defeat.

Putin marks anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad, justifies invasion of Ukraine

By Jim Heintz, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi forces in the battle of Stalingrad, and evoked the long and grueling fight as justification for the conflict in Ukraine.

Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats from Vienna

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday that two diplomats the Russian Embassy had "engaged in acts incompatible with their diplomatic status."…

New York man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

By Associated Press

Federal prosecutors say a New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.

Israel's attorney general says Netanyahu cannot be involved in judicial system overhaul

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel's attorney general says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must not be involved in an overhaul of the country's judicial system proposed by his government.

U.S. forms new pact with Philippines in effort to counter China

By Jim Gomez, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Philippines says it is allowing U.S. forces to broaden their footprint in that Southeast Asian nation.

WATCH: State Department defends ambassador in Hungary amid interference accusations

By Associated Press

The State Department came to the defense of its ambassador in Budapest Thursday after Hungary's foreign minister accused U.S. Ambassador David Pressman of trying to interfere in Hungary’s internal affairs.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give GOP response to Biden's State of the Union address

By Associated Press

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.