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Memphis nonprofit puts money behind drive to curb gun deaths

Memphis nonprofit puts money behind drive to curb gun deaths

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tanita Hilliard made a wish the night a shooter livestreamed himself driving around Memphis, firing at people: “I hope it isn’t one of my babies.” She paused the video to study the young man. “I know that face,” she thought.
Indiana doctor drops lawsuit against attorney general

Indiana doctor drops lawsuit against attorney general

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana doctor has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to halt the state's attorney general from investigating her after she provided an abortion to a 10-year-old Ohio child who was raped. Lawyers for Dr.
Biden releasing nearly $36B to aid pensions of union workers

Biden releasing nearly $36B to aid pensions of union workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced the infusion of nearly $36 billion to shore up a financially troubled union pension plan, preventing severe cuts to the retirement incomes of about 350,000 Teamster workers
'Potential culture clash': Some northerners critical of federal firearms bill

'Potential culture clash': Some northerners critical of federal firearms bill

YELLOWKNIFE — Some northerners are criticizing proposed changes to a bill intended to address gun violence in Canada, saying they are confusing and could negatively affect hunters.
Interracial marriages to get added protection under new law

Interracial marriages to get added protection under new law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One day in the 1970s, Paul Fleisher and his wife were walking through a department store parking lot when they noticed a group of people looking at them. Fleisher, who is white, and his wife, who is Black, were used to “the look.
Ukraine: Russia put rocket launchers at nuclear power plant

Ukraine: Russia put rocket launchers at nuclear power plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces have installed multiple rocket launchers at Ukraine's shut-down Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials claimed Thursday, raising fears Europe's largest atomic power station could be used as a base to
Michael Flynn testifies in Georgia election probe

Michael Flynn testifies in Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — Former national security adviser Michael Flynn was at a downtown Atlanta courthouse Thursday to testify before a special grand jury that's investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 20
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.
FTC challenges Meta acquisition of VR company in court

FTC challenges Meta acquisition of VR company in court

Federal regulators opened their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta's acquisition of a virtual-reality company Thursday in a San Jose, California, courtroom.
Appeals court allows New York to keep enforcing new gun law

Appeals court allows New York to keep enforcing new gun law

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court panel said New York can continue enforcing a new state law banning guns from “sensitive” places like parks and theaters while the judges consider a legal challenge. The temporary stay from the 2nd U.S.
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