Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during the Republican’s first term to lying to the FBI about his conversations with a top Russian diplomat and was later pardoned.

Russia shoots down 400 Ukrainian drones as aerial barrages escalate

Russian air defenses downed 389 incoming Ukrainian drones, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday, in what was the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea since Moscow’s forces invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.

Democrat flips seat in Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages.

Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far

WASHINGTON (AP) – Most Americans believe recent U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, and many are worried about affording gasoline, according to a new AP-NORC poll. As the war launched by the U.S. and Israel continues in its fourth week, the conflict could be swiftly turning into a major political liability for his Republican administration.

Hong Kong bookstore staff arrested for selling Jimmy Lai's biography

HONG KONG (AP) – A Hong Kong bookstore owner and his staff were reportedly arrested on suspicion of selling seditious publications, including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, sparking fresh concerns about the city’s eroding freedoms.

Some of Trump's Iran objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the U.S. wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, as he suggests the U.S. may soon be “winding down” the operation after three and a half weeks, some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled.

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens

WASHINGTON (AP) – The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans’ finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have risen quickly since the war began Feb. 28, pushing up the cost of mortgage loans, auto loans, and business borrowing.

Cancer nurse celebrates as first woman to lead Church of England

LONDON (AP) – A former cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40 will be installed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, publicly celebrating her election as the first woman to lead the Church of England.