(AP) — Moscow suffered another diplomatic setback Monday in its war with Ukraine, with Sweden joining Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership, while Ukraine’s president congratulated his soldiers who reportedly pushed back Russian forces near the border.
(AP) — President Joe Biden signed an order to redeploy hundreds of U.S. troops to Somalia to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab, an effort that American military leaders said had been hampered by President Donald Trump’s late-term decision to withdraw forces from the country.
(AP) — A gunman in a deadly attack at a southern California church was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.
(AP) — Infant formula maker Abbott says it’s reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage tied to the plant’s shutdown earlier this year.
Washington Elementary student Garrett Gubitz adds the finishing touches to his Literacy Fair board for the upcoming Washington Elementary Literacy Fair set to be held Thursday at the school, located at 601 N 13th St, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDN
•A dishwasher is more water- and energy-efficient than washing by hand, but did you know if you have lightly soiled plates and cups, you can be even greener by opting for the "quick wash" mode? This mode cleans in less than an hour; it typically achieves this shorter working time by omitting the drying function. To help speed up the drying time, simply open the dishwasher door when the quick wash is complete and let your dishes air dry.
The Penguins of the central city zoo plotting their escape from left, Destiny Smith, Makaia Salmon, Reese Giblet and Maddie McAtee. Clinton Middle School choir students put on “Madagascar, a Musical Adventure Jr” this past Thursday. CDN
(AP) — A ransomware gang that infiltrated some Costa Rican government computer systems has upped its threat, saying its goal is now to overthrow the government.
(AP) — U.S. authorities on Monday announced the discovery of a major drug smuggling tunnel — running about the length of a six football fields — from Mexico to a warehouse in an industrial area in the U.S.
(AP) — Congress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.