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Housing crisis remains in Kentucky's poor Appalachia region after flood waters recede

Housing crisis remains in Kentucky's poor Appalachia region after flood waters recede

JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Shirley Howard’s feet splashed into nearly a foot of water when she stepped out of bed on a summer morning last July amid a torrential rainfall.
Key suspect in EU corruption case can remove electronic bracelet

Key suspect in EU corruption case can remove electronic bracelet

BRUSSELS (AP) — The key suspect at the heart of the corruption scandal that rocked the European Union’s assembly last year no longer has to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, the Belgian federal prosecutor’s office said Thursday.
Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

NEW YORK (AP) — Ron DeSantis ’ entry into the 2024 White House race against former President Donald Trump sets up a clash of the Republican Party’s two leading figures as the Florida governor attempts to topple a man who has dominated the GOP for the
Friends to foes: How Trump and DeSantis' relationship has deteriorated over the years

Friends to foes: How Trump and DeSantis' relationship has deteriorated over the years

MIAMI (AP) — It wasn't always this way. Before Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis were leading rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, they were allies.
Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election outlined their visions for transit, city services and taxes on Wednesday at a debate in Scarborough, the east-end area poised to be a key battleground in next month's election.
Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada

Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated promises Tuesday to update legislation that governs water use while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency is to be headquartered in Manitoba's capital city.
DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov.
Pastor says Alberta premier lied about nature of phone call before his criminal trial

Pastor says Alberta premier lied about nature of phone call before his criminal trial

EDMONTON — The Calgary street pastor at the centre of an investigation that concluded Premier Danielle Smith interfered in Alberta’s justice system says she is lying about the nature of their pivotal phone conversation.
Green Bay-area legislators ask finance committee for $2m to support NFL draft

Green Bay-area legislators ask finance committee for $2m to support NFL draft

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two lawmakers have asked the Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee to give tourism officials $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks

As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has begun meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders in the statehouse to try to end a three-week-old boycott by GOP senators.
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