Tag: Government and politics
Race organizers apologize for Confederate flag inside car
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Organizers of a NASCAR racing series in North Carolina have apologized after a car with a Confederate flag decal competed in...
Official: US told Nicaragua it would respect free elections
MEXICO CITY — A senior U.S. official said Thursday that less than two week ago, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Nicaragua's foreign minister...
Biden embraces a Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals
The Biden administration is laying the groundwork for a renewed push to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel and working to...
‘People are scared’ as gang activity fuels Portland violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Oregon’s most populous city had a rampant gang problem 30 years ago, Portland detectives were stunned if they found more...
Lithuania readies for more migrants entering via Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania will set up a border tent village to shelter increasing numbers of asylum-seekers from third countries who are entering through...
Distributors, regulators cast blame for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Opioid distribution companies and federal regulators pointed the finger at each other as a contributing factor in the nation's opioid epidemic...
Cost for California recall that could oust Newsom: $215M
LOS ANGELES — It will cost California counties an estimated $215 million to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic...
N. Carolina Senate considers banning Down syndrome abortions
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina senators are set to consider a proposal Tuesday that would bar women from getting abortions on the basis of...
Regulators withdraw controversial California work mask rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s workplace regulators have withdrawn a controversial pending mask regulation while they consider a rule that more closely aligns with Gov....
Lebanese hospitals warn of dangerous shortages in supplies
BEIRUT — Hospitals in Lebanon warned Thursday they may be forced to suspend kidney dialysis next week amid severe shortages in supplies, the latest...