Feb 14 Judge dismisses Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against the New York Times By Tom Hays, Associated Press A judge said Monday he’ll dismiss a libel lawsuit that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filed against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. Continue reading
Feb 14 Mexican president claims conspiracy in U.S. avocado ban linked to threat against inspectors By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Mexico's president says a U.S. suspension on avocado imports and recent environmental complaints are part of a conspiracy against his country by political or economic interests. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin is meeting with NATO in Brussels to discuss Ukraine By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Austin will meet with the presidents, defense ministers and other key leaders in Poland and Lithuania, as well as U.S. forces in those countries. Continue reading
Feb 14 Biden’s inflation plan offers long-term solutions, but faces voters demanding action now By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation but not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces. Continue reading
Feb 14 Vice President Harris gives remarks on infrastructure law and high-speed internet By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation — just not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: State Department says the U.S. will close its embassy in Ukraine capital By Associated Press The United States said Monday it would close its embassy in the Ukraine capital and move all remaining staffers to a city near the Polish border as invasion fears intensify. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds briefing amid Ukraine tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press The Kremlin is signaling it is ready to keep talking with the West about security grievances that led to the current Ukraine crisis, offering hope that Russia might not invade its beleaguered neighbor within days as the U.S. and Europe… Continue reading
Feb 14 Busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing re-opens but protests continue in Ottawa By Rob Gillies, Corey Williams, Associated Press The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing is open after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it for nearly a week, but a larger protest in the capital, Ottawa, persists as city residents seethed over authorities' inability to reclaim the streets. Continue reading
Feb 11 Lone senator blocks Japanese internment camp designation, draws ire By James Anderson, Sam Metz, Associated Press Utah Sen. Mike Lee is facing backlash from Japanese Americans and conservation groups after blocking a proposal to create a national historic site at a former internment camp in rural Colorado. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 7:46 Examining the career of J. Michelle Childs, a top contender for the Supreme Court By Lisa Desjardins, Ebony Joseph As President Biden considers who he will choose to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, we take a deep dive into some of the potential nominees reportedly on the short list. A bipartisan stamp of approval makes a… Continue watching