As leaders hunt Biden budget deal, every Dem has leverage
WASHINGTON — In a crucial moment for congressional Democrats, leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy the party’s rival moderate and...
Wildlife, air quality at risk as Great Salt Lake nears low
SALT LAKE CITY — The silvery blue waters of the Great Salt Lake sprawl across the Utah desert, having covered an area nearly the...
As employers struggle to fill jobs, teens come to the rescue
WASHINGTON — The owners of restaurants, amusement parks and retail shops, many of them desperate for workers, are sounding an unusual note of gratitude...
Feds dropping case against former Wilmington Trust execs
DOVER, Del. — After being dealt a stunning setback by an appeals court, federal prosecutors in Delaware have declined to retry four former executives...
Encrypted chat data leads to major drug raids in Germany
BERLIN — German security officials said Tuesday they made more than 750 arrests and seized large amounts of drugs after gaining access to extensive...
US finalizes ban on Belarus travel over forced landing
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department issued a final order Tuesday that blocks most travel between the United States and Belarus, underscoring Washington's concern about...
Belarus sentences former presidential contender to 14 years
KYIV, Ukraine — The Supreme Court in Belarus on Tuesday sentenced a former contender in the 2020 presidential race to 14 years in prison...
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan.
...
Austria’s ex-vice chancellor on trial for corruption charges
VIENNA — The former Austrian vice chancellor and ex-leader of Austria’s right-wing Freedom Party went on trial Tuesday for corruption charges at a Vienna...
New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs...