Washington & Politics

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards in hospice care

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NEW ORLEANS — Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, who turns 94 in August, announced Tuesday that he has entered hospice care after being hospitalized...

US senators wrap up talks in Mexico on migration issues

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MEXICO CITY — A delegation of five U.S. senators wound up two days of talks Tuesday with Mexican officials on migration and cross-border issues....

As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan

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TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. ...

Luxembourg PM hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test

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BRUSSELS — Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has been hospitalized and is under observation “as a precautionary measure” after testing positive for COVID-19 a...

Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal

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BERLIN — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of...

Dutch royals arrive in Germany for 3-day state visit

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BERLIN — King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Germany on Monday for a three-day visit that was delayed from last...

Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For thousands of years, an Arizona tribe relied on the Colorado River's natural flooding patterns to farm. Later, it hand-dug ditches...

R. Kelly’s lawyer wants trial delayed due to jail quarantine

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NEW YORK — R. Kelly’s new lawyers are asking a judge to postpone his Aug. 9 sex trafficking trial in New York City, arguing...

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HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Indiana — A 41-year-old man died early Sunday after being injured by fireworks in Huntington County, officials said. ...

Johnson says UK must live with virus as he announces easing

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LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil plans Monday to scrap mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing in England in two...