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Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice.
Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win

Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win

BERLIN (AP) — A Sunday referendum in Berlin that would have forced the city to ramp up its climate goals failed because there weren't enough votes in favor of the proposal, the German news agency dpa reported.
Biden's Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases

Biden's Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases

CHICAGO (AP) — Rejon Taylor hoped the election of Joe Biden, the first U.S.
Veto puts Kentucky in thick of fight over transgender rights

Veto puts Kentucky in thick of fight over transgender rights

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov.
In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'excited about the future of Africa'

In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'excited about the future of Africa'

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for the start of a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen U.S.
Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break

Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break

BEIJING (AP) — Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.
States' divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned

States' divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

NEW YORK (AP) — On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance. On the other are some 150 million TikTok users in the U.S.
GOP states press voter photo ID rules, with unclear effects

GOP states press voter photo ID rules, with unclear effects

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio’s primary approaches, a strict new photo ID requirement is stirring concerns for military veterans and out-of-state college students, in Amish communities and among older voters.
Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

CHICAGO (AP) — Ken Kunz used to know everyone in the North Side Chicago neighborhood where he's lived for more than 40 years.