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US, partners stage military drills amid Japan-S. Korea talks

TOKYO (AP) — The United States, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea are staging joint anti-submarine warfare drills amid talks between Japanese and South Korean leaders aimed at strengthening their alliance with Washington against threats from China
Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Biden administration released video Thursday of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone as the U.S.
China foreign minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart

China foreign minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart

BEIJING (AP) — In a rare phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Thursday, China’s foreign minister says Beijing is concerned about the year-old grinding conflict with Russia spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution w
Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate voted Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state, delivering a breakthrough endorsement after years of resisting access to cannabis for people suffering from a series of debilitating illnesses.
Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf.
UN nuclear watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya

UN nuclear watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Some 2.5 tons of natural uranium stored in a site in war-torn Libya have gone missing, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday, raising safety and proliferation concerns.
Australia to buy up to 220 Tomahawk missiles from the US

Australia to buy up to 220 Tomahawk missiles from the US

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia said it's planning to buy up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States after the U.S. State Department approved the sale Friday.
Oregon halts electric vehicle rebates due to demand, money

Oregon halts electric vehicle rebates due to demand, money

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon will temporarily suspend rebates for buying or leasing an electric vehicle for a year starting in May because too many people are applying and the program is running out of money, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday.
Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators aren't likely to legalize marijuana for medical uses this year following a vote Thursday.
Government finds that Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against workers

Government finds that Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against workers

OTTAWA — A central government agency has found discrimination against workers within a Canadian institution specifically designed to root it out.