Politics

Minneapolis City Council approves site for new police station, replacing old one burned during 2020 protest

By Associated Press

It's expected to be complete in a year and a half. Council members also voted 12-0 to commit the city to creating a "community safety center" to host services beyond traditional policing.

Ohioans will soon vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there's a lot at stake

By Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America

Supporters of legalization say it's about returning revenue that Ohio has lost to states where marijuana is legal, and taking power away from illegal drug markets.

Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate a defense pact and boost ties amid China's aggression

By Jim Gomez, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The move is part of efforts to fortify their alliance in the face of China's alarming assertiveness in the region.

Former State Department official sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for Capitol riot attacks

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors say Klein repeatedly assaulted officers, urged other rioters to join the fray and tried to stop police from shutting entrance doors during a fight for control of a tunnel entrance on the Capitol's Lower West Terrace.

Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks used in the Las Vegas mass shooting

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices said Friday they'll hear arguments next year over a gun bump stocks regulation the Justice Department implemented after the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.

WATCH: Biden visits site of mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, mourns with community

By Fatima Hussein, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it's a type of trip that has…

Eric Trump testifies during day 2 of Trump Organization civil fraud trial

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The state lawsuit accuses Trump and his company of deceiving banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth on his annual financial statements. Trump and other defendants, including sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr., deny the allegations.

WATCH: Blinken says U.S. stands 'strongly' with Israel but protecting civilians in Gaza important

By Matthew Lee, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Blinken on Friday bluntly called for Israel to pause military operations in the territory to allow for the immediate and increased delivery of assistance.

U.S. urges Israel to allow more aid in, better protect Palestinian civilians amid its siege on Gaza

By Najib Jobain, Bassem Mroue, David Rising, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out a temporary cease-fire in Gaza until some 240 hostages are released.

King Charles III observes marine drill and visits conservation projects in coastal Kenya

By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press

Kenyan marines — trained by their British counterparts as part of the two countries' long-standing defense cooperation agreement — have put on a drill for King Charles III.