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Supreme Court lets New York enforce gun law during lawsuit

Supreme Court lets New York enforce gun law during lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York can for now continue to enforce a sweeping new law that bans guns from “sensitive places” including schools, playgrounds and Times Square, the Supreme Court said Wednesday, allowing the law to be in force while a lawsuit ov
German coal mine clash pits laws against climate

German coal mine clash pits laws against climate

ERKELENZ, Germany (AP) — The fate of a tiny village has sparked heated debate in Germany over the country's continued use of coal and whether tackling climate change justifies breaking the law.

Alaska Supreme Court to hear arguments in residency case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Republican who lost an Anchorage House race last fall has appealed a judge's ruling that found that Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong met residency requirements to take office and accepted Armstrong as the winner.
Korean firm plans $2.5B in new solar panel plants in Georgia

Korean firm plans $2.5B in new solar panel plants in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — A South Korean solar panel maker said Wednesday that it will invest more than $2.5 billion to build factories in Georgia in what it says is the largest solar investment in American history.

64 police officers fatally shot while on the job in 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Far fewer U.S. police officers died while on the job in 2022 than a year earlier, due mostly to a drop in COVID-19 deaths, though the number killed by gunfire remained relatively high, according to a report released Wednesday.
Death near Quebec border highlights need for safe migration pathways: experts

Death near Quebec border highlights need for safe migration pathways: experts

MONTREAL — The recent death of a Montreal man from probable hypothermia as he tried to cross into the United States has exposed the dangers of irregular border crossings, which appear to be rising on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
Whitmer headed to Europe, Davos to tout economic development

Whitmer headed to Europe, Davos to tout economic development

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will travel to Europe next week for a five-day trip to promote the state's recent economic developments and with hopes of attracting new businesses in the automotive and clean energy industries.
First Nations, Manitoba and feds team up on rental project for First Nations students

First Nations, Manitoba and feds team up on rental project for First Nations students

WINNIPEG — An apartment complex slated to open next year in Winnipeg is to provide First Nations students who have moved off reserve an affordable place to live while they pursue a post-secondary education.
Greece's former king to be buried as a private citizen

Greece's former king to be buried as a private citizen

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, will be buried as a private citizen in Tatoi, the former summer residence of Greece’s royals just outside Athens where his parents and ancestors are buried, the government said We
Senate delays Philly DA's impeachment trial amid court case

Senate delays Philly DA's impeachment trial amid court case

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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