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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work? 04/24/2024 04:05pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv. That could mean another $5 billion in assistance for Ukraine, com Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say 04/24/2024 03:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by Ukrain 74-year-old Ohio woman charged in armed robbery of credit union was scam victim, family says 04/24/2024 03:35pm • FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Ann Mayers, who had no previous run-ins with the law, faces counts To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump 04/24/2024 02:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — For Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the necessity of providing Ukraine with weapons and other aid as it fends off Russia's invasion is rooted in their earliest and most formative political memories. McConnell, 82, tells the story of his fa More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter 04/24/2024 01:18pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning will still be a long slog. The arms and ammunition in the $61 billion military aid package should enable Ukraine to slow the Russian army's bloody advances and block its stri European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings 04/24/2024 12:53pm • RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Children dead in the English Channel. Morgues full of migrants reaching capacity in Tunisia. Police in Cyprus patrolling off the island nation’s eastern coast to thwart boats loaded with Syrian refugees. With pivotal June elections for the European Parliament getting closer German leader says Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help 04/24/2024 09:06am • BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that Europe must continue to step up its help for Ukraine even after the approval of a big U.S. aid package, but made clear that he's sticking to his refusal to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Kyiv. Scholz spoke after meeting Bri China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation' 04/24/2024 05:17am • BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday blasted the latest package of U.S. military assistance to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying that such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.” The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel a Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill 04/24/2024 05:05am • SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok’s China Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote 04/23/2024 11:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun's absence 04/23/2024 11:02pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana's May 7 GOP primary, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is considered the front-runner of the crowded field. Braun, who has for A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress 04/23/2024 10:53pm • A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. President Joe Biden has promised to sign the package Wednesday. The broad spending Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature 04/23/2024 10:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once Biden signs bill 04/23/2024 10:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate moved ahead on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war. The decision comes after TikTok's 6 to 1 Grocery Method: What You Need to Know 04/23/2024 08:00pm • Trips to the supermarket can be fraught with unpleasant emotions, especially when you're trying to keep the bill down as food costs rise while also purchasing nutrition-dense items. According to a 2024 Axios survey, 59% of consumers feel some sort of negative reaction when shopping for groceries. An