Russian strikes force Ukraine to face hours-long power cuts
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s electricity grid chief is warning of hours-long power outages as Russia zeroed in on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with renewed artillery and missile attacks. Power supplies have been interrupted to as much as 40% of the population. The Grid operator said Friday that outages could last for several hours with freezing…
Read MoreNASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space capsule is hurtling toward the moon for the first time in 50 years. The spacecraft with three test dummies aboard launched on top of NASA’s new moon rocket early Wednesday. The Florida launch brings the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface…
Read MoreProsecutors: No criminal charges expected from Giuliani raid
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors have notified a judge in New York that they do not plan to criminally charge Rudy Giuliani in connection with a probe into his interactions with Ukrainian figures. They made the revelation Monday after a review of evidence resulting from raids on his residence and law office in April 2021.…
Read MoreVeterans ‘best of America,’ VP Harris says in laying wreath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger. The event at Arlington National Cemetery Friday came as the Biden administration announced new support for children who live with wounded service members. With President Joe Biden in…
Read MoreAbortion supporters win in conservative, liberal states
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot. Voters enshrined it into the state constitution in battleground Michigan as well as blue California and Vermont. An anti-abortion measure was defeated in deep-red Kentucky. The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade…
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