US and allies increase sanctions on Russia to push Putin into Ukraine peace talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President…
US hits $38 trillion in gross national debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed…
Maine candidate Graham Platner says tattoo linked to Nazi symbol is covered
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a…
Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling peace efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir…
Most Americans worry about health care costs: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new…
Senate Republicans head to White House during shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White…
US and Australia sign critical-minerals deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the…
Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on submersible vessel
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The survivor of a U.S. strike on a submersible vessel accused by the Trump…
Supreme Court to consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who…
CDC experts skip infectious disease meeting in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a pivotal conference on infectious disease this week…