Politics

U.N. blames Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, urges aid

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival.

Supreme Court reject Texas college official’s claim that censure violates free speech rights

By Associated Press

A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled against an elected public college official in Texas who complained his colleagues' censure of his actions violated his free speech rights.

U.S. pledges to accept 100,000 Ukraine refugees, expand sanctions on Russia

By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The White House says the United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine by targeting members of the country's parliament and the central bank's gold reserves.

Either loved or hated, Balkans split over Madeleine Albright’s legacy

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

A monument in Kosovo, a snake named after her in Serbia. Madeleine Albright was either loved or hated in the Balkans for her pivotal role during the region's 1990s wars.

WATCH: President Biden says U.S. and NATO will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine

By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

U.S. President Joe Biden says the U.S. and NATO "will respond," if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.

U.S. jobless claims hit lowest level in over 50 years

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic.

As emergency NATO summit begins, Zelensky pleads for aid

By Chris Megerian, Lorne Cook, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Ukrainian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for "military assistance without limitations" during an address to an emergency NATO summit taking place in Brussels.

AP fact check: Senators misrepresent Ketanji Brown Jackson on abortion

By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

Republican senators painted Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as hostile to anti-abortion views, twisting words from a legal brief she co-signed years ago as evidence she would rule broadly against abortion opponents.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping aimed at stopping Biden win, witness tells court

By Ed White, Associated Press

A man who pleaded guilty to planning a kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says he and his allies wanted to act before the 2020 election to prevent Joe Biden from winning the presidency.