Washington & Politics

US says it opposes UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

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<p>UNITED NATIONS &mdash; The United States said Wednesday it opposes a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in the conflict between...

US writer, feminist Gloria Steinem wins major Spanish prize

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MADRID — A Spanish foundation on Wednesday awarded one of the country’s most prestigious awards to U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem. ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify Friday as Epic trial nears end

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SAN RAMON, Calif — Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand this Friday in a high-stakes courtroom battle over the lucrative commissions...

US writer, feminist Gloria Steinem wins major Spanish prize

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<p>MADRID &mdash; A Spanish foundation on Wednesday awarded one of the country’s most prestigious awards to U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem.</p> ...

‘Let’s Make a Slave’ lesson lawsuit dismissed in Tennessee

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<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. &mdash; A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed last fall against the Metro Nashville Public Schools and a teacher over an...

Biden to award 1st Medal of Honor to retired Georgia colonel

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will award his first Medal of Honor this week to a retired colonel for acts of bravery during the...

Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of...

Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program

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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday reinstated an Obama-era pilot program that aims to aid minority and disadvantaged people by ensuring local...

Fox News seeks to dismiss Dominion suit over election claims

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WASHINGTON — Fox News has filed a motion to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over claims about the...

Republicans vie for Trump’s blessing in Ohio Senate primary

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<p>CINCINNATI &mdash; One candidate has been circulating a who's-done-more-for-Donald Trump scorecard. Footage of a waving Trump was dropped without context into a TV ad...