Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/8b9670…

US scientists set to announce fusion energy breakthrough (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/d6cb7b…

WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months, easing some pressure on households and economy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US scientists announce fusion energy breakthrough; achievement will pave way for advancements in defense, clean power.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials: Pentagon poised to send Patriot missile battery to Ukraine, boosting defense against Russian attacks.

HONOLULU (AP) — Scientists declare on same day Hawaii's Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes are no longer erupting.

NEW YORK (AP) — US prosecutors: FTX founder Bankman-Fried made illegal campaign donations totaling in the 'tens of millions of dollars.'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden signs gay marriage legislation, says 'the law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms.'

Ukraine: Russian strikes thwarted, wreckage hits buildings apnews.com/article/russia…

Biden pushes US as a crucial ally to African leaders apnews.com/article/biden-…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 7th time this year but by a slower half-point as inflation pressures ease.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has been named the next president of the NCAA.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will expand military combat training for Ukrainian forces, using the slower winter months to instruct larger units in more complex battle skills, U.S. officials said Thursday. apnews.com/article/russia…

Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if US missiles go to Ukraine apnews.com/article/russia…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate OKs defense policy bill raising pay for troops, rescinding vaccine mandate; now goes to Biden for signature.

The AP Interview: Biden ready to run, US first lady tells darlene superville apnews.com/article/biden-…

NEW —> How a Biden judicial pick’s signature on an anti-abortion brief, along with scrutiny of his work for a private school sued in connection with a sexual assault, is complicating a confirmation fight in which the White House has little room for error. apnews.com/article/biden-…

My first AP photo in ... a long time. apnews.com/article/white-…