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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new … more
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How to care for a potted lily and other spring gift plants
If you celebrated Easter, you might be reading this beside a cellophane- or foil-covered pot of lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths or daffodils. Typically, spring gift plants like these are enjoyed until their flowers fade and then are thrown away like … more
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UN says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospital
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Monday that "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger, and that a … more
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first
As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It's showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for … more
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Woman who crashed into building, killing birthday boy and his sister, arraigned on murder charges
A Michigan woman was arraigned Tuesday on second-degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say she drunkenly cashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child's birthday party, killing … more
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AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the U.S.
AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours. "We have restored wireless service to all our affected … more
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About as many abortions are happening in U.S. monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of abortions performed each month is about the same as before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion more than a year and a half ago, a new report finds. The latest edition of the #WeCount … more
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Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the … more
Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election, calling into question … more
Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists
FLINT, Mich. - Their childhood memories are still vivid: warnings against drinking or cooking with tap water, enduring long lines for cases of water, washing from buckets filled with heated, bottled water. And for some, stomach aches, skin rashes … more
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New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider … more
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Stop marinating meat. Instead, season then sauce one-pan Florentine pork
Despite how commonly recipes call for marinating meat, it's rarely worth it. Marinades do a poor job of flavoring meat because the molecules of any flavorings, except for salt, are too big to penetrate the surface. Besides, you're then left … more
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Don't toss extra rice. Use it in Curried Fried Rice with Shrimp and Pineapple
Though it is common knowledge throughout Asia, many American cooks may not know that the key to perfect fried rice is using previously cooked and chilled rice. Freshly cooked rice can result in a soggy, gluey dish, but chilling it changes its … more
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An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin
They have lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign petitions to support an unlikely challenger to President Vladimir Putin. Boris Nadezhdin has become a dilemma for the Kremlin as he … more
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More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, U.S. study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … more
How Hakeem Jeffries' Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast - an opportunity, in the words of one introductory speaker, to "put our political differences aside." Such … more
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4 charged in transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons. Two SEALs died in intercepting the ship
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Four foreign nationals were charged Thursday with transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons on a vessel intercepted by U.S. naval forces in the Arabian Sea last month. … more
Inflation slowed further in December as an economic 'soft landing' moves into focus
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled further last month even as the economy kept growing briskly, a trend sure to be welcomed at the White House as President Joe Biden seeks re-election in a race that could pivot on … more
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McConnell will step down as Senate Republican leader in November after record run in job
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, … more
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Poll: Only 1 in 3 U.S. adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case
WASHINGTON - The first criminal trial facing former President Donald Trump is also the one in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime, a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds. Only about one-third of U.S. … more
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