Tag: Elections
Bank CEOs return to testify in front of divided Congress
WASHINGTON — The chief executives of the nation’s largest banks are back in front of Congress, where they are likely to face another round...
Meeting to discuss Georgia ballot review canceled
ATLANTA — Citing newly filed motions, a judge has canceled a meeting to discuss logistical plans for a review of absentee ballots from Georgia's...
Auditors find no fraud in disputed New Hampshire election
PEMBROKE N.H. — There is no evidence of fraud or political bias in a controversial New Hampshire election where a recount and audit has...
GOP donor, investor, philanthropist Foster Friess dies at 81
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Republican political donor, investor and philanthropist Foster Friess died Thursday. He was 81.
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UN authorizes monitors for Iraq’s elections in October
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday unanimously approved an Iraqi request for a U.N. team to monitor parliamentary elections in October.
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Century after massacre, Blacks struggle for political voice
TULSA, Okla. — In the early days of Oklahoma’s statehood, an angry white mob fanned by rumors of a Black uprising burned a thriving...
UN envoy: Syrian people face ìmmense humanitarian suffering
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. special envoy for Syria said Wednesday it’s “a tragic irony” that ordinary Syrians are facing “immense and growing humanitarian...
Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new bill
MOSCOW — The lower house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday endorsed a bill that prevents people affiliated with groups considered extremist from running for...
Wisconsin GOP leader hires retired police to probe election
MADISON, Wis. — One of Wisconsin's top Republican lawmakers said Wednesday he is hiring retired police officers to investigate the presidential election won by...
Accepting award, Romney faults extremes of political divide
BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney faulted those on both extremes of the nation’s political divide Wednesday as he accepted the John F. Kennedy...