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West Virginia official quits over conflict of interest allegations; interim chief named
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that he has appointed an acting cabinet secretary overseeing numerous state agencies after the predecessor resigned when approached about conflict of interest allegations. John McHugh will take over the...
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers
LONDON (AP) — Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faced a House of Commons milestone on Wednesday, fielding lawmakers’ queries at the boisterous weekly Prime Minister’s Questions session. It was the first such session since Starmer’s Labour Party won a landslide...
Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement
In under 48 hours, the head of the staunchly conservative public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention rankled fellow Baptists by applauding President Joe Biden's “selfless act” of withdrawing his candidacy for re-election. Then, his agency reported he was fired — and now they have...
Britain's defeated Conservatives launch race for a new leader, with the winner announced in November
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s defeated Conservatives will spend more than three months picking a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the party has announced. Sunak will remain acting leader until his successor is announced on Nov. 2. The right-of-center party was...
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible only because...
Britain's Treasury chief vows to run the economy with 'iron discipline' amid demands for pay raises
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Treasury chief said Sunday she will run the economy with “iron discipline,” but suggested she’ll give public sector workers an above-inflation pay raise to help end a wave of strikes and strife. The Labour Party government is under pressure from...
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter sent...
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia's 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most...
European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US
WOODSTOCK, England (AP) — Leaders from across Europe expressed support for Ukraine and concern about the direction of the United States on Thursday at a security-focused summit clouded by worries about whether the U.S. will remain a reliable ally if Donald Trump wins a second presidency. ...
France's divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
PARIS (AP) — France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. Speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet, 53, has been at the head of the National Assembly since...
