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As Georgia run-off wraps, Supreme Court considers who wields America's election power

As Georgia run-off wraps, Supreme Court considers who wields America's election power

WASHINGTON — Another day, another interesting intersection for modern American democracy — this one between the 2022 campaign trail, the perennial search for election integrity, and the road to the highest court in the United States.
Fired state TV chief's World Bank job shocks many in Poland

Fired state TV chief's World Bank job shocks many in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The former head of Poland's state broadcaster said Wednesday that he now has a job at the World Bank, spurring disbelief in the European Union country where he is known for turning the news channel into a propaganda tool for the
Russian court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

Russian court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in the Russian capital on Wednesday rejected an appeal from a former journalist who was convicted of treason and given a 22-year prison sentence following what was widely seen as a politically motivated trial.
Three former St. Louis aldermen sentenced in bribery case

Three former St. Louis aldermen sentenced in bribery case

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three former St. Louis aldermen, including the longtime board president, will go to prison for accepting bribes from a businessman. The sentences handed down Tuesday in federal court ended a three-year investigation.

What the latest Bank of Canada rate hike means for inflation, consumers

The Bank of Canada hiked its key policy rate by half a percentage point to 4.
Mexico to cut elections funding, ease online voting

Mexico to cut elections funding, ease online voting

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s ruling party quickly pushed through an electoral reform Wednesday that reduces funding for the country’s electoral oversight agency.
US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership

US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain under a new agreement calling for the two countries to work together to boost energy security and drive down prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Coast Guard faults pilot in Chesapeake Bay ship grounding

Coast Guard faults pilot in Chesapeake Bay ship grounding

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay faulted the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway, saying he relied too much on one piece of equipment to navigate and
Under China's 'zero COVID,' uncertainty reigns and unsettles

Under China's 'zero COVID,' uncertainty reigns and unsettles

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As coronavirus cases rose in Shanghai earlier this year and the city's lockdown stretched from weeks to months , Leah Zhang’s feeling of suffocation grew.
US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government

US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community, one of its closest and most important allies, are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States.