Tag: Government and politics
Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway...
The Latest: European agency OKs Moderna vaccine for children
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency has recommended clearing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 17, the first time the shot has...
Top international official in Bosnia bans denial of genocide
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The top international official in Bosnia on Friday outlawed denial of genocide in the Balkan country to counter attempts by Bosnia’s...
EXPLAINER: Does suspension end Giuliani’s career in law?
CHICAGO — The days of practicing law for the mob-busting prosecutor turned point man for pushing Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election...
Russia designates media outlet, reporters, as foreign agents
MOSCOW — Russian authorities designated an investigative media outlet and several journalists as “foreign agents" Friday, raising pressure on the country's independent media ahead...
Judge: ‘Plausible’ N Ireland bombing could have been stopped
LONDON — A Northern Ireland judge ruled Friday that there was plausible evidence that authorities could have prevented the worst single atrocity of the...
German far-right fails in bid to oust state governor
BERLIN — The far-right Alternative for Germany party failed in an attempt Friday to unseat the left-wing governor of an eastern German state, a...
Haitian president’s hometown holds funeral amid violence
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti — The body of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was returned to his hometown Friday for a private funeral amid heavy security...
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges
ATLANTA — At first glance, Herschel Walker has a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia.
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Yellen outlines to Congress emergency measures on debt limit
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress on Friday that she will start taking emergency measures next week to keep the government from...