Washington & Politics

Trial in former NBA player’s killing set for January 2022

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge Wednesday set a 2022 trial date for a man charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright...

Airlines urge the G7 nations to help international travel

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The airline industry is ratcheting up its campaign to ease border restrictions and allow more international travel — even by people who aren’t vaccinated...

EU eyes revamp of ID check-free zone to improve travel flow

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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,...

National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aid

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A federal election watchdog fined the publisher of the National Enquirer $187,500 for squelching the story of a former Playboy model who claimed she'd...

Tito Ortiz quits California city council, citing ‘attacks’

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Former mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz has resigned from his position on the City Council of Huntington Beach, California...

Florida Gov. DeSantis attacks Fried on COVID, achievements

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A day after Democratic Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried entered the Florida governor's race, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear he's...

Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic

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TOKYO — Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic? ...

US soldiers mistakenly raid Bulgarian sunflower oil factory

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — The owner of a small sunflower oil factory in Bulgaria has accused U.S. soldiers of illegally storming his facility during a...

George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas

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AUSTIN, Teas — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the...

Russian opposition activists set for court amid crackdown

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MOSCOW — Two opposition activists in Russia prepared for court hearings Wednesday as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of the country's...