Washington & Politics

Lakota spiritual leader, activist Leonard Crow Dog dies

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Chief Leonard Crow Dog, a renowned spiritual leader and Native American rights activist who fought for sovereignty, language preservation and religious freedom, has died...

GM to recall some 2021 cars for faulty air bag warning light

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved a request by General Motors to recall four 2021 vehicle makes due to a malfunctioning...

Feds to restore $1B for California high-speed train

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The federal government has reached an agreement to restore nearly $1 billion in funding for California's troubled bullet train, Gov. Gavin...

Governor signs law giving Nevada 1st presidential primary

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LAS VEGAS — Nevada Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, signed into law Friday a bill that would make the Western state the first to vote...

Racial tensions simmer as Southern Baptists hold key meeting

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Race-related tensions within the Southern Baptist Convention are high heading into a national meeting next week. The election of a new...

Dakota Access foes seek environmental review updates from US

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Dakota Access oil pipeline opponents asked a judge Friday to require the pipeline company and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

UN says over 200 migrants intercepted off Libyan shores

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CAIRO — More than 200 migrants bound for Europe were intercepted on Friday by Libya's coast guard just off the shore of the North...

Lucky number: Biden is 13th US president set to meet queen

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LONDON — Imagine trying to make an impression on someone who’s met, well, almost everyone. ...

US will revisit Trump-era decision for Alaska rainforest

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JUNEAU, Alaska — The federal government announced plans Friday to “repeal or replace” a decision by the Trump administration last fall to lift restrictions...

AP Interview: Iraq oil minister says gas sector a priority

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BAGHDAD — Iraq’s oil sector is rebounding after a catastrophic year triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with key investment projects on the horizon, Iraq's...