Tag: Government and politics
Texas push to close shelters for migrant kids alarms groups
AUSTIN, Texas — A move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to shutter more than 50 shelters housing about 4,000 migrant children could seriously disrupt...
Ohio ready to announce 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone Wednesday even if the number isn't familiar. It might...
George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas
AUSTIN, Teas — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the...
Judge orders early end to Blagojevich’s supervised release
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday put an early end to the two-year period of supervised release of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich,...
EU eyes revamp of ID check-free zone to improve travel flow
BRUSSELS — The European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to revamp Europe’s ID check-free travel area after national coronavirus restrictions placed new strains on tourism,...
Missouri court denies case of man prosecutor deems innocent
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri prosecutor on Wednesday said she's disappointed the state Supreme Court won't hear the case of a Kansas City...
Georgia sheriff accused of civil rights violations suspended
ATLANTA — Georgia's governor on Wednesday suspended a sheriff accused of violating the civil rights of several people in his custody by ordering them...
African Union suspends Mali after coup, threatens sanctions
DAKAR, Senegal — The African Union has suspended Mali and is threatening sanctions after the junta leader grabbed back control of the government last...
Security Council to recommend next UN chief this month
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is going to make its recommendation for the next secretary-general this month, and with current U.N. chief...
UK to mark queen’s Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events
LONDON — Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade...