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Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports as Joly raises 'regime change' in Moscow

Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports as Joly raises 'regime change' in Moscow

OTTAWA — Canada is banning the import of Russian steel and aluminum as part of its sanctions regime, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly raises the possibility of regime change in Moscow.
Lawmaker blasts China on human rights in front of embassy

Lawmaker blasts China on human rights in front of embassy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of a special House committee targeting China called Beijing's government “bloodthirsty” and “power hungry” on Friday at a rally outside the Chinese embassy in Washington. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.
Blinken to visit Ethiopia, Niger as US boosts Africa push

Blinken to visit Ethiopia, Niger as US boosts Africa push

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger next week as the Biden administration accelerates a push to engage with Africa to counter China’s growing influence on the continent, the State Department said Frid
COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A requirement that travelers to the U.S. from China present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights expired Friday after more than two months as cases in China have fallen. The restrictions were put in place Dec.
GOP leader's LGBTQ social media activity called hypocrisy

GOP leader's LGBTQ social media activity called hypocrisy

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Cap on compensation for harm to workers headed to governor

Cap on compensation for harm to workers headed to governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would cap some of the damages West Virginia workers and their families can receive if their employer deliberately puts them in harm’s way on the job is headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.
In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee

In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department.
Ukraine rebounds from Russian barrage, restores power supply

Ukraine rebounds from Russian barrage, restores power supply

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's capital had most of its power supply restored Friday, officials said, as the country again responded swiftly and defiantly to the latest Russian missile and drone barrage targeting critical infrastructure.
Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at U.S. military academies shot up during the 2021-22 school year, and one in five female students told an anonymous survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact, the Pentagon said Friday.
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid , you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.