Tag: Government and politics
Probation for WVa mail carrier in absentee ballot case
ELKINS, W.Va. — A West Virginia postal carrier who pleaded guilty to altering mail-in requests for absentee voter ballots was sentenced to five years’...
Merkel’s bloc pledges stability, renewal in German election
BERLIN — Germany’s center-right bloc is pledging to boost the economy without raising taxes and make the country “climate-neutral” by 2045 without endangering jobs...
In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an elections bill overhaul and changes being offered by Sen. Joe...
Hearing to be held in Georgia absentee ballot review case
McDONOUGH, Ga. — A judge is set to hear arguments Monday over whether a lawsuit that alleges fraud during the November general election in...
Paid in full? Biden, GOP struggle over infrastructure costs
WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators and the White House appear open to striking a roughly $1 trillion deal on infrastructure. But they are struggling with...
Israel cites progress in laser that shoots down drones
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Monday it has successfully tested an airborne high-power laser that can shoot down drones, technology it hopes to...
Mexican president replaces head of anti-corruption agency
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president announced Monday he is replacing the head of the government’s anti-corruption agency, saying more reforms are needed.
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Photo shows Dubai princess, focus of UN concern, in Spain
A Dubai princess who has been the subject of concern from a United Nations panel after being seized trying to flee the sheikhdom in...
Fully vaccinated Canadians exempt from quarantine July 5
TORONTO — Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens who test negative for COVID-19 will be exempt from two weeks of quarantine when returning to the country...
Trump’s company sues NYC for canceling golf course deal
NEW YORK — The Trump Organization sued New York City on Monday for cancelling its contract to run a golf course in the Bronx...