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13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

DETROIT (AP) — Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are seeking $10 million each from the FBI, claiming a bungled investigation by agents led to more abuse by the sports doctor, lawyers said Thursday.
Florida passes congressional map over Black lawmaker protest

Florida passes congressional map over Black lawmaker protest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Legislature approved a congressional map Thursday pushed by Republican Gov.
Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine

Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back in its strong but increasingly difficult battle against the Russian invasion, but he also warned that Congress will need
Blasts across Afghanistan kill at least 10, injure dozens

Blasts across Afghanistan kill at least 10, injure dozens

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A series of explosions across Afghanistan on Thursday killed at least 10 people and wounded scores more, according to police and hospital officials.
Montrealer among five dead after small plane crashes into soda truck in Haiti

Montrealer among five dead after small plane crashes into soda truck in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A Montrealer is among the five victims of a plane crash in Haiti. Paule Robitaille, a member of the Quebec Liberal Party, says she learned of the death of Gamaniel Valcin on Wednesday.
'Days or hours left': Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol

'Days or hours left': Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces tightened the noose around the defenders holed up Wednesday in a mammoth steel plant that represented the last known Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol, as a fighter apparently on the inside pleaded on a video for he
Parachute demo at Nats Park causes brief Capitol evacuation

Parachute demo at Nats Park causes brief Capitol evacuation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed "a probable threat” — but the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S.
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs, officials said Wednesday.
Police: 5 dead in Duluth home after report of mental crisis

Police: 5 dead in Duluth home after report of mental crisis

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Five people were found dead inside a Duluth, Minnesota, home on Wednesday, after police received a report of a male experiencing a mental health crisis, authorities said.
Israeli military says rocket fired from Gaza amid tensions

Israeli military says rocket fired from Gaza amid tensions

JERUSALEM (AP) — A rocket was fired into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip late Wednesday, the Israeli military said, in the second such attack this week as Mideast tensions have soared over violence in Jerusalem.