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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.
Another US hiring surge: 311,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes

Another US hiring surge: 311,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation.

Arizona schools chief sets up critical race theory hotline

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Education launched a hotline this week for people to report classroom lessons that use critical race theory or emotional support curriculum, concepts that have been the target of conservative outrage in recent
US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to Russian intelligence are planning to stage protests in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government, according to the White House .
Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium is banning TikTok from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation, the country's prime minister said Friday, mirroring recent action by other authorities in Europe and the U.S.
Class-action lawsuit proposed for shareholders affected by Adastra cocaine claim

Class-action lawsuit proposed for shareholders affected by Adastra cocaine claim

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based law firm says it has filed a proposed securities class-action lawsuit on behalf of anyone who acquired shares in a B.C. company that recently announced plans to commercialize cocaine.
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