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South Dakota approves Medicaid expansion over GOP resistance

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters on Tuesday approved the expansion of Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands of low-income residents through a constitutional amendment.
Democrat Ned Lamont wins 2nd term as Connecticut governor

Democrat Ned Lamont wins 2nd term as Connecticut governor

HARTFORD, Conn.
Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January

Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The presidents of South Africa and Kenya said Wednesday they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute and Kenyans will be able to visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days in a calendar year.

NATO members Poland, Slovakia to increase defense spending

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland will significantly raise defense spending to at least 3% of its annual economic output next year and Slovakia is also investing heavily in its armed forces, the two NATO members' prime ministers said Wednesday.
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution — joining Dem
Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Inflation strikes disrupt trains, flights in Greece, Belgium

Inflation strikes disrupt trains, flights in Greece, Belgium

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Athens and the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday as public and some private sector workers walked off the job for a 24-hour general strike against price hikes

Intel service: Swiss ready to block Russian spies if need be

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's intelligence agency says a widening rift between Western democracies and autocracies like Russia and China has underpinned a rise in spying activities, warning that Switzerland will move to keep Russian agents off its soil
Why AP called Wisconsin governor race for Tony Evers

Why AP called Wisconsin governor race for Tony Evers

WASHINGTON (AP) — WHY AP CALLED WISCONSIN FOR TONY EVERS Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers showed strength over Republican challenger Tim Michels in even the conservative Milwaukee suburbs.
Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

OTTAWA — When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs Canada.
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