Washington & Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis attacks Fried on COVID, achievements

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A day after Democratic Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried entered the Florida governor's race, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear he's...

Remains of Utah sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to return home

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DELTA, Utah — The remains of a Navy sailor who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor have returned to Salt Lake City, and...

Greek labor unions call 24-hour general strike for June 10

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ATHENS, Greece — Greek labor unions are calling a 24-hour general strike for next week to protest proposed legislation which they say will jeopardize...

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that she is running for reelection. ...

Activists protest police killing of Black man in California

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Police in California have released images of a Black man holding a pistol and aiming it at an unmarked police...

George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas

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AUSTIN, Teas — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the...

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House...

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

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The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing...

Police release dramatic body-cam video of rail yard shooting

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A gunman who killed nine co-workers at a Northern California rail yard shot himself twice in the head as sheriff's...

EU agency beefs up stance against using Belarusian airspace

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BERLIN — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Wednesday beefed up its stance on the use of Belarusian airspace, calling on member countries'...