North Macedonia orders expulsion of Russian diplomat
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia is expelling a Russian diplomat from the country, but authorities on Tuesday didn't give any explanation for its...
Former jailer seeks clemency for one death row inmate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If Richard Moore is executed, he will have some say in how he goes — the electric chair or the firing...
Conservatives push big issues to fore at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Abortion. Guns. Religion. A Trump-fortified conservative majority is making its presence felt at the Supreme Court by quickly wading into high-profile social...
Germany arrests businessman over dual-use exports to Russia
BERLIN — A businessman suspected of helping Russia purchase sophisticated machinery in breach of arms export rules has been detained in Germany, prosecutors said...
Washington governor signs sweeping police reform measures
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed one of the nation’s most ambitious packages of police accountability legislation, prompted by last year’s...
US report: Allies of El Salvador’s president deemed corrupt
MIAMI — Allies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, including his Cabinet chief, have been included in a list of senior officials in Central America...
Report on France’s virus response criticizes elderly care
PARIS — A report made public Tuesday into France’s handling of the coronavirus criticized the government for not providing enough care for older adults...
Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza as war enters 2nd week
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on what it said were militant targets in Gaza, leveling a six-story...
WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility
WASHINGTON — White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo Tuesday that highlights...
Prosecutor’s reelection pits reform against rising gun crime
PHILADELPHIA — Voters in Pennsylvania will cast ballots Tuesday in the Democratic Primary for Philadelphia District Attorney that pits a reform-minded incumbent against a...