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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era

President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West.

Mar 18, 2024 12:25 PM Read more >

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Mar 18, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

Mar 17, 2024 10:39 PM Read more >

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills' end

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Monday morning, its neighbors said, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S.

Mar 17, 2024 8:43 PM Read more >

Venezuela ruling party officially makes Maduro its candidate in the July presidential election

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday became his party’s official nominee for July’s highly anticipated presidential election, which would allow him to stroll into a third consecutive term with no real competition

Mar 16, 2024 5:36 PM Read more >

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A man suspected of killing three people in their Philadelphia-area homes Saturday was later arrested in New Jersey's capital city following a major police response and hourslong standoff, authorities said.

Mar 16, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

India announces multi-phase general elections starting April 19 with results expected on June 4

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Saturday announced its general elections will start on April 19 and results are expected on June 4. The voting will stretch over six weeks and seven phases, with different states voting at different times.

Mar 16, 2024 5:42 AM Read more >

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

OAKLAND, Calif.

Mar 15, 2024 6:35 PM Read more >

Sheriff had cause to take guns from killer before Maine mass shooting that left 18 dead, report says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A sheriff's office investigating a mass shooting in Maine had cause to take the killer into protective custody beforehand and to take away his guns, according to a report issued by an independent commission Friday.

Mar 15, 2024 4:31 PM Read more >

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Will

Mar 15, 2024 4:26 PM Read more >