Washington & Politics

US Catholic bishops meet amid divisions on Communion policy

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When U.S. Catholic bishops convene virtually for a national meeting Wednesday, they will be divided ideologically as well as physically. They’re split over whether...

Wembley crowd to grow to at least 40,000 at Euro 2020

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LONDON — The capacity at Wembley Stadium will increase to at least 40,000 as the European Championship progresses after the British government decided Monday...

Mississippi: Ex-lawmaker killed near home of slain relative

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WATER VALLEY, Miss. — A former Mississippi lawmaker was found shot to death during the weekend in a rural area outside the burned home...

Rep. Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks, Holocaust

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized Monday for affronting people with recent comments comparing the required wearing of safety masks in the House...

Ukraine leader fears US-Russia summit won’t produce results

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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president says he's concerned that this week’s US-Russia summit will not produce concrete results and will leave his country in...

Federal judge charges US marshals in vaccination dispute

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ABERDEEN, S.D. — A federal judge in South Dakota on Monday criminally charged three members of the U.S. Marshals Service with contempt of court...

Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions

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WASHINGTON — With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to...

Officials grapple with street dirt bikes, ATVs after slaying

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PHILADELPHIA — City officials are looking at ways to deal with dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets following a shooting death that occurred...

California adds vacation incentive to spur vaccinations

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on...

Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies

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BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden makes his entrance at a NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by...