Richard Lardner, The Associated Press

Richard Lardner

The Associated Press

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Past articles by Richard:

More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says

More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal watchdog. → Read More

Michael Flynn’s ReAwaken roadshow recruits ‘Army of God'

BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — By the time the red, white and blue-colored microphone had been switched off, the crowd of 3,000 had listened to hours of invective and grievance. “We’re under warfare,” one speaker told them. → Read More

UN says Ukraine bears share of blame for nursing home attack

Ukrainian authorities are accusing Russian forces of killing more than 50 vulnerable civilians in a brutal and unprovoked attack on a nursing home near the village of Stara Krasnyanka. → Read More

UN says Ukraine bears share of blame for nursing home attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Kremlin-backed rebels assaulted a nursing home in the eastern region of Luhansk. Dozens of elderly and disabled patients, many of them bedridden, were trapped inside without water or electricity. The March 11 assault set off a fire that spread throughout the facility, suffocating […] → Read More

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians. → Read More

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

A Russian soldier went on trial in Ukraine on Friday for the killing of an unarmed civilian, marking the first time a member of the Russian military has been prosecuted for a war crime during the 11-week conflict. → Read More

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war crimes case

A Russian soldier has gone on trial in Ukraine for the killing of an unarmed civilian, the first war crime prosecution in Russia's war on Ukraine. → Read More

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

But the raft of sanctions on oligarchs announced by President Biden in response to the invasion of Ukraine may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich and infamous – much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops. → Read More

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

WASHINGTON (AP) — The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, gold-plated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping… → Read More

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

Experts say the sanctions on oligarchs announced by President Joe Biden this week in response to the invasion of Ukraine may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich — much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops → Read More

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

WASHINGTON (AP) — The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, gold-plated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels. → Read More

How American cash for Canada protests could sway US politics

The Canadians who have disrupted trade with the U.S. and occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks have been cheered and funded by American right-wing activists and conservative politicians who also oppose vaccine mandates and the country’s liberal leader → Read More

How American cash for Canada protests could sway US politics

The Canadians who have disrupted travel and trade with the U.S. and occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks have been cheered and funded by American right-wing activists and conservative politicians who also oppose vaccine mandates and the country's liberal leader. → Read More

US funds for Canada protests may sway American politics too

The Canadians who have disrupted trade with the U.S. and occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks have been cheered and funded by American right-wing activists and conservative politicians who also oppose vaccine mandates and the country’s liberal leader → Read More

US funds for Canada protests may sway American politics too

The Canadians who have disrupted trade with the U.S. and occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks have been cheered and funded by American right-wing activists and conservative politicians who also oppose vaccine mandates and the country’s liberal leader. → Read More

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may uncover the degree to which former President Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally. → Read More

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may uncover the degree to which former President Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally. → Read More

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may uncover the degree to which former President Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally. → Read More

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may uncover the degree to which former President Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally. → Read More

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may uncover the degree to which former President Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally. → Read More