Washington & Politics

US military guns keep vanishing, some used in street crimes

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Pulling a pistol from his waistband, the young man spun his human shield toward police. ...

Biden nominates 9 to high-profile ambassador postings

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GENEVA — President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, tapping career diplomats steeped in foreign policy experience — as...

White House to host July 4 ‘independence from virus’ bash

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WASHINGTON — Cue the fireworks. President Joe Biden wants to imbue...

Portland police officer indicted on protest assault charge

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A Multnomah County grand jury has returned an indictment against a Portland police officer accusing him of hitting an Oregon protester...

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

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WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in...

EU court: Czechs want Poland fined for ignoring mine ban

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WARSAW, Poland — The European Union's top court said Tuesday that the Czech Republic is pressing for Poland to be fined 5 million euros...

A guide to the US military guns most often lost or stolen

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An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s. Civilians later used some...

US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity

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WASHINGTON — The Navy never had to look too hard to fill its elite SEAL force. For years, eager recruits poured in to try...

Rise in far-right extremists seen in Germany last year

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BERLIN — Authorities in Germany said Tuesday that the number of far-right extremists in the country increased last year as neo-Nazis sought to join...

Biden elevates energetic critic of Big Tech as top regulator

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday installed an energetic critic of Big Tech as a top federal regulator at a time when the...