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House panel requests Trump WH records from National Archives
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional oversight committee sought additional documents Friday from the National Archives related to former President Donald Trump’s handling of White House records as the panel looks to expand its investigation into his handling of sensitive and…… read more »
Ukraine’s capital under threat as Russia presses invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite…… read more »
For all its parallels, Ukraine war feels distant in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Russian attack on Ukraine has put a spotlight on another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbor, as some analysts draw quick comparisons to China’s threats to assert its control over self-ruled…… read more »
World leaders fine-tune punitive measures against Russia
TOKYO (AP) — Twenty million dollars in U.N. humanitarian funds, and a planned infusion of 1.5 billion euros ($1.68 billion) in EU economic aid for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Europe, Australia, Taiwan and…… read more »
Live updates: Ukraine attack is not an ‘invasion’ for China
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis:… read more »
Republicans eye state courts as next political battlegrounds
DENVER (AP) — In most midterm election years, races for state supreme court seats are overshadowed by campaigns for governor or the Senate. Some Republicans, however, say the party’s priorities need to change.… read more »
Ukrainian military says Russian ‘spies,’ ‘saboteurs’ seen 3 miles from Kyiv as invasion presses toward Ukrainian capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian military says Russian ‘spies,’ ‘saboteurs’ seen 3 miles from Kyiv as invasion presses toward Ukrainian capital.… read more »
More protesters expected at thinning New Zealand blockade
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The number of cars and trucks blocking the streets outside New Zealand’s Parliament was thinning Friday, although more protesters were expected to arrive for the weekend, including some by boat.… read more »
Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian troops sweep in
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russian forces moved to the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital on Friday as U.S. officials warned that President Vladimir Putin may be intent on installing a new, more friendly government.… read more »