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Pakistani govt chided for 'Drink less tea, save money' plea

Pakistani govt chided for 'Drink less tea, save money' plea

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A minister in Pakistan's newly elected government faced criticism Wednesday following his plea to the nation to drink less tea to help save on imports amid a deepening economic crisis.
Confederate flag-toting man, son convicted in Capitol riot

Confederate flag-toting man, son convicted in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory. U.S.
Bruce, Matthews advance to US Senate Democratic runoff in SC

Bruce, Matthews advance to US Senate Democratic runoff in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Author and preservationist Catherine Fleming Bruce and state Rep. Krystle Matthews have advanced to a runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes

Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty if convicted.
2 Southern California officers killed in shootout at motel

2 Southern California officers killed in shootout at motel

EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — Two police officers were killed Tuesday in a shootout while investigating a possible stabbing in a suburban Los Angeles motel, and the suspect died at the scene, authorities said.
Israeli court finds Gaza aid worker guilty on terror charges

Israeli court finds Gaza aid worker guilty on terror charges

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — An Israeli court on Wednesday found a Gaza aid worker guilty of several terrorism charges in a high-profile case in which his employer, independent auditors and the Australian government say they have found no evidence of wro
Election skeptic wins Nevada GOP nod for secretary of state

Election skeptic wins Nevada GOP nod for secretary of state

RENO, Nevada (AP) — A former state lawmaker who has been repeating the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump won the Republican nomination Tuesday for Nevada secretary of state, the office that oversees ele
Adam Laxalt wins Republican nomination for Nevada Senate

Adam Laxalt wins Republican nomination for Nevada Senate

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adam Laxalt won the Republican nomination Tuesday for a pivotal Nevada Senate seat, fending off a challenge from a political newcomer and setting up a fierce November contest to topple incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto in a r
McMaster, Cunningham win primaries; to face off in November

McMaster, Cunningham win primaries; to face off in November

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Republican Gov. Henry McMaster, who easily defeated his opponent in the primary.
GOP's Rice loses House seat after voting to impeach Trump

GOP's Rice loses House seat after voting to impeach Trump

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina has been ousted from Congress in his Republican primary after voting to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection .