Tag: Government and politics
Chris Christie’s book ‘Republican Rescue’ coming this fall
NEW YORK — The next book by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is addressed to his fellow Republicans.
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Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic funds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Monday that Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic...
Houston chief calls 1977 police killing ‘straight-up murder’
HOUSTON — Houston's police chief has publicly apologized to the family of a man killed by six officers more than four decades ago, calling...
US: 40% fewer migrant kids held at largest emergency shelter
SAN DIEGO — The number of migrant children housed at the Biden administration's largest emergency shelter for those who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone...
Supreme Court revives St. Louis police in-custody death case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday revived claims of excessive force against St. Louis police officers in a case in which a homeless...
New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the...
France’s regional vote shows weakness of Macron and Le Pen
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party was decimated in this weekend’s regional elections and Marine Le Pen’s far-right party failed, upending expectations that...
Mexico high court mandates permits for personal pot use
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Supreme Court ordered the government Monday to issue permits for the personal use of marijuana and for the growing of...
Nations chart future steps against Islamic State extremists
ROME — As the U.S. works on its military withdrawal from Afghanistan, members of the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group met Monday...
EXPLAINER: Infrastructure deal targets lead pipes
WASHINGTON — Included in the bipartisan infrastructure deal reached with President Joe Biden last week is a plan to eliminate the country's remaining lead...