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Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates

Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday explicitly prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates, a ban experts say is the first of its kind in the nation.
Canada lynx protections deal sealed by US, environmentalists

Canada lynx protections deal sealed by US, environmentalists

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S.
Explosions in Moldovan region near Ukraine spark war worries

Explosions in Moldovan region near Ukraine spark war worries

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Two explosions in a radio facility close to the Ukrainian border knocked a pair of powerful broadcast antennas out of service in Moldova's separatist region of Trans-Dniester, local police said Tuesday.
Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not 'close contact'

Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not 'close contact'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S.
2 children, woman killed by gunman at Russian kindergarten

2 children, woman killed by gunman at Russian kindergarten

MOSCOW (AP) — A gunman on Tuesday killed two children and a staff member at a kindergarten in central Russia, authorities said.
Live updates | Russian forces hit key bridge in Ukraine

Live updates | Russian forces hit key bridge in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials say the Russian military has hit a strategic bridge linking the southern Odesa region with neighboring Romania.
Suicide blast in southern Pakistan kills 3 Chinese, driver

Suicide blast in southern Pakistan kills 3 Chinese, driver

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — An explosion ripped through a van inside a university campus in southern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing three Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, officials said.
Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others

Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term , providing clemency to a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges that he tried to sell a copy of an agency file and to two people who
Russia hits faraway targets; diplomat warns of risk of WWIII

Russia hits faraway targets; diplomat warns of risk of WWIII

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a string of attacks Monday against rail and fuel installations deep inside Ukraine, far from the front lines of Moscow’s new eastern offensive, as Russia’s top diplomat warned against provoking World War III and
Melissa Lucio's execution delayed by Texas appeals court

Melissa Lucio's execution delayed by Texas appeals court

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors wh