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U.S. gets warrant to seize Russian company's Boeing 737

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal court in New York authorized the seizure of a $25 million Boeing 737 owned by a Russian energy company, citing U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. authorities said Wednesday.
Will China's next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?

Will China's next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?

HONG KONG (AP) — The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether he might moderate President Xi Jinping ’s tendency to intervene.
Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse

Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — Active-service members and veterans provided firsthand testimony Wednesday about the chaotic U.S.
Michigan House approves repeal of state's right-to-work law

Michigan House approves repeal of state's right-to-work law

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Democratic-led House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal the state's “right-to-work” law that was passed more than a decade ago when Republicans controlled the Statehouse.
Women in Turkey brave ban on Istanbul march, get tear-gassed

Women in Turkey brave ban on Istanbul march, get tear-gassed

ISTANBUL (AP) — Women braved an official ban on an International Women’s Day march in Istanbul, Turkey, demonstrating for about two hours before police used tear gas to disperse remaining protesters and detained people.
Lawsuit against Fox shows the news behind the Trump news

Lawsuit against Fox shows the news behind the Trump news

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh revelations flowing from a major defamation lawsuit are shedding light on what was happening inside Fox News following the 2020 presidential election. Here are some things to know about the case.
Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?

Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?

LONDON (AP) — The message to asylum-seekers from British Home Secretary Suella Braverman was stark: “If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed.
Biden budget aims to cut deficits nearly $3T over 10 years

Biden budget aims to cut deficits nearly $3T over 10 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's upcoming budget proposal aims to cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade, the White House said Wednesday.
Al-Qaida suspect transferred from US prison to Saudi Arabia

Al-Qaida suspect transferred from US prison to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military officials said Wednesday they had returned a suspected al-Qaida operative long held at the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to his home country, Saudi Arabia.

Child marriage ban bill defeated in West Virginia House

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would have prohibited minors from getting married in West Virginia was defeated Wednesday night in a legislative committee.