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By BRIAN SLODYSKO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican who was backed by Donald Trump at the last minute prevailed on Tuesday in an Alabama Senate runoff. But in neighboring Georgia, the former president’s losing streak deepened. Meanwhile, moderate Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won her Democratic primary, offering a fresh warning to progressives. … Read More “Takeaways: Trump’s Conditional Loyalty, New Warning for Left | Washington, D.C. News” »
REVIEW “GINSENG DIGGERS: A HISTORY OF ROOT AND HERB GATHERING IN APPALACHIA” by Luke Manget (University of Kentucky Press, 304 pages, $28). In the 19th century, large numbers of people living in Southern and Central Appalachia supported themselves to varying degrees by harvesting herbs, roots and other medicinal botanicals that grew wild in the mountain … Read More “Book review: ‘Ginseng Diggers’ traces the history of Appalachia’s root and herb trade” »
FILE – The cooling towers of the still under construction Plant Vogtle nuclear energy facility in Waynesboro, Ga., Friday, March 22, 2019. One of the owners of the plant announced Saturday, June 18, 2022, that it was freezing its costs and forcing Georgia Power Co. to assume all future overruns, giving up a share of … Read More “Georgia cooperatives move to freeze nuclear costs at $8.1B” »
The European Commission on Friday formally recommended EU candidate status for war-ravaged Ukraine, delivering a huge morale boost to the country as casualties mount from Russia’s ongoing military aggression and as Kyiv waits for desperately needed weapons. “We all know that Ukrainians are ready to die for the European perspective,” Commission President Ursula von der … Read More “European Commission backs EU candidate status for Ukraine, Moldova – POLITICO” »
By proclaiming their support for Ukraine and Moldova becoming official candidates for EU membership, the leaders of France, Germany and Italy on Thursday sent an unequivocal message to Vladimir Putin: the Soviet sphere of influence is dead — and it will not be resurrected by force. The leaders — French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf … Read More “Rhetoric and reality collide as France, Germany, Italy back Ukraine’s EU bid – POLITICO” »
Press play to listen to this article The leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania on Thursday threw their weight behind accepting Ukraine and Moldova as EU membership candidates, laying to rest doubts over their stance amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. “All four of us support the status of immediate candidate for membership,” French President … Read More “Germany, France and Italy back EU candidate status for Ukraine – POLITICO” »
Press play to listen to this article EU countries are all for Ukraine in its war against Russia, but they are all over the map when it comes to Ukraine’s demand to be recognized as a candidate for EU membership. The European Commission on Friday is expected to recommend formal candidate status for Ukraine and for … Read More “EU countries unanimously back Ukraine — except on its bid to join the EU – POLITICO” »
The man said he cut open his wrist on the bottle and needed surgery, officials say. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Keith Srakocic AP A man accused of making fraudulent claims about an injury from a vodka bottle is facing felony charges in Tennessee, authorities announced. Nashville resident Trystan Dakota Billy King, 25, is charged with felony … Read More “Pinnacle Vodka paid man who sent it forged documents: GA cops” »
The European Commission will recommend granting Ukraine official status as an EU candidate country, according to several officials familiar with deliberations that took place during a debate among commissioners on Monday. The debate in the College of Commissioners followed a surprise visit Saturday by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Kyiv, where she discussed … Read More “Commission will urge EU candidate status for war-ravaged Ukraine – POLITICO” »
By MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The owner of an exotic animal husbandry business in Florida has been sentenced to five years probation for illegally selling a capuchin monkey to a celebrity in Los Angeles. A federal indictment does not mention the celebrity, but the key details match an Associated Press report … Read More “Seller of Monkey to LA Celebrity Sentenced to Trial | Florida News” »
