Politics

Russia says it has test-fired missiles in the Sea of Japan

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Defense Ministry says Moscow has test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan. The ministry said Tuesday that two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away.

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House GOP to subpoena Blinken over Afghanistan dissent cable

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans plan to deliver a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday for classified cables related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Rep.

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Idaho Senate passes ban on gender-affirming care for minors

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate on Monday voted 22-12 to pass a bill criminalizing gender-affirming healthcare for minors, one month after the state House passed similar legislation.

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Kim wants N. Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his nuclear scientists to increase production of weapons-grade material to make bombs to put on his increasing range of weapons.

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Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.

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Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that Republicans need a candidate who can take out Donald Trump in a single, brutal swipe like the one Christie delivered to a different rival in 2016.

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California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Voter abstention rises in Cuban National Assembly election

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba's government reported Monday that abstention in National Assembly elections was 24.1%, a figure some analysts said reflects discontent with the island's economic crisis as well as a rise in apathy. While a 75.

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B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that looks to ensure family custody battles over animals can become more pet-friendly. The important role pets play in families will now be considered in amendments to B.C.

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In Trump probe, key witness returns, no indictment vote yet

NEW YORK (AP) — A pivotal figure in the hush money payment investigation of Donald Trump returned on Monday to the building where a grand jury has been meeting for months, a repeat appearance suggesting his testimony could be key as prosecutors push

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