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Nation / World

Published
February 23, 2022

Postal Service gets final approval to order new delivery vehicles

Environmental groups and officials have objected because only 10% of the vehicles would be electric-powered.
Published
February 23, 2022

Trudeau revokes emergency powers after Canada blockades end

The self-styled Freedom Convoy interrupted trade, causing economic damage on both sides of the border.
Published
February 23, 2022

Ex-defense contractors plead not guilty to illegally donating to Sen. Collins’ campaign

The indictment did not mention the Maine Republican by name and did not cite any violations by her campaign.
Published
February 23, 2022

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths climbed in 2020, with Black women most affected

A federal report does not include reasons for the trend and researchers said they have not fully examined how COVID-19 might have contributed.
Published
February 23, 2022

Manhattan prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe resign

The New York Times, citing sources, reported that the 2 prosecutors quit after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg raised doubts about pursuing a case against Trump.

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Published
February 23, 2022

New England to see heavy snow, but ice likely in Southern Plains

Airlines had canceled more than 1,000 flights in Texas by Wednesday morning.
Published
February 23, 2022

Jury ends day of deliberations in trial of 3 former police officers in George Floyd killing

The men are charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when fellow Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for 9½ minutes, killing the 46-year-old Black man.
Published
February 23, 2022

Republican senator’s plan would require all Americans to pay federal income taxes

Democrats say Rick Scott's comments reflect the GOP's belief that much of the U.S. does not work hard enough.
Published
February 23, 2022

Explosions heard in cities across Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’ as world leaders decry assault

President Biden denounces the ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack on Ukraine and pledges new sanctions meant to punish Russia for its aggression.
Published
February 23, 2022

Texas governor directs state to investigate transgender medical care as ‘child abuse’

The state is among several that have tried to restrict gender-affirming treatments for youths, along with limiting bathroom access and participation in sports.