Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

FRANKFURT, Germany — Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether…

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…

Biden to decide on US Steel deal after panel fails to reach consensus

WASHINGTON — A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national…

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant…

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition…

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion

PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to…

A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships

Cleanup continued in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea on Sunday, a week after at least…

Custom clocks designed for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago still ticking

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they…

Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service…

The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight

With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from…