By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened House Democrats are poised to usher in a new generation of leaders with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries becoming the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside. Showing rare party unity after their
Continue ReadingBy Kristin Wilson, Paul LeBlanc and Clare Foran, CNN The House on Wednesday approved legislation to avert a rail shutdown following a grave warning from President Joe Biden about the economic danger posed by congressional inaction. By a 290 to 137 vote, the House passed the tentative rail agreement that will prevent a rail strike.
Continue ReadingCNN, POOL, SENATE TV By Kristin Wilson, Paul LeBlanc and Clare Foran, CNN The House on Wednesday approved legislation to avert a rail shutdown following a grave warning from President Joe Biden about the economic danger posed by congressional inaction. By a 290 to 137 vote, the House passed the tentative rail agreement that will
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to make new commitments to Native American nations during the government’s first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years. The changes include uniform standards for federal agencies to consult with tribes, a plan to revitalize Native languages and new
Continue Reading By FATIMA HUSSEIN and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to make new commitments to Native American nations during the government’s first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years. The changes include uniform standards for federal agencies to consult with tribes, a plan to revitalize Native languages and new
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A court in Tokyo says Japan’s lack of law to protect the rights of same-sex couples to marry and become families violates the constitution. The court however said the government’s lack of legislative action is not illegal and threw out plaintiffs’ compensation demands. Still, the ruling is
Continue Reading By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world — is being added to the U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage as a cherished tradition to be preserved by humanity. UNESCO experts gathering in Morocco this week decided that the simple French flute
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Tiger Woods has called for Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, to stand down amid a rift with the PGA Tour. Speaking to reporters ahead of the start of his Hero World Challenge event in New Providence, Bahamas, Woods said Norman “has to go.” Asked if the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Drinking alcohol before, during and after soccer matches is a habit loved by many supporters around the world. But, at Qatar 2022, alcohol is not as readily available. That’s because two days before the start of the 2022 tournament, soccer’s world governing body FIFA confirmed a ban of alcoholic beverages at
Continue Reading By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union wants to set up a U.N.-backed specialized court to investigate possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU will work with international partners to get “the broadest international support possible” for the tribunal
Continue Reading By ABDUL SATTAR and MUNIR AHMED Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber has killed a police officers and three civilians from the same family near Quetta, Pakistan, in an attack on workers involved in a polio inoculation drive. Officials said Wednesday that the bomber blew himself up, killed four others and injured
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Continue Reading Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Soccer fans in Iran’s Kurdish majority region have cheered the U.S. win over Iran in a politically charged World Cup, amid ongoing anti-government protests. Videos posted online show fans in Kurdish areas setting off fireworks and honking car horns early Wednesday, following Iran’s 1-0 loss to the U.S. The majority
Continue Reading By WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats considering shaking up the order of their 2024 presidential primary are waiting on President Joe Biden, anxious to see if he’ll endorse stripping Iowa of its traditional leadoff spot or discourage major changes while mulling his own potential reelection bid. But Biden seems
Continue ReadingBy Nina dos Santos, CNN Residents of an apartment complex that sits on a historic parcel of land opposite the Tower of London want Britain’s King Charles to buy it back, claiming that its current owner, China, will turn it into a hub for shadowy diplomatic activity. The British monarchy sold Royal Mint Court, a
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN The best new cruise ship of 2022 holds 3,099 guests and 1,506 crew. A 24-hour butler serves its most luxurious suites, and there’s a three-level race track and slides that are 10-stories tall. The award goes to Norwegian Prima, named the best new ship in the Ocean category of the Cruise
Continue Reading By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — For soccer lovers in Ukraine, Russia’s invasion and the devastation it has wrought have created uncertainties about both playing the sport and watching it. For Ukrainians these days, soccer trails well behind mere survival in the order of priorities. But the sport — like elsewhere —
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency eased to 10% this month as fuel and utilities drifted down from painful highs. But it’s still near the record levels that have robbed consumers of spending power and led economists to predict a recession. The European Union’s statistics agency said
Continue Reading FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency eased to 10% this month as fuel and utilities drifted down from painful highs. But it’s still near the record levels that have robbed consumers of spending power and led economists to predict a recession. The European Union’s statistics agency said
Continue ReadingBy Phil Mattingly, CNN There were no illusions inside the White House that the decision to call on Congress to impose a negotiated labor agreement on railroad workers and operators would be universally well received, several officials said. President Joe Biden’s announcement of the move on Monday was as notable for its 506-word length and
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