This week was a perfect snapshot of America's political mess
The exhausting view of this bizarre week -- with the first GOP presidential primary debate one day, followed by the fourth arrest this year of the former president the next -- is that everyone should prepare for so much more of this uniquely American and continuously unbelievable political spectacle.
2023-08-26 18:16
Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term
The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.
2023-08-26 15:57
Gabon's Bongo seeks third term in nationwide poll
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that has ruled for 55 years, is...
2023-08-26 15:47
Candidate who lost Guatemala's presidential election files complaint alleging voter fraud
The party of former first lady Sandra Torres, who lost Guatemala’s presidential election this week, has filed a complaint alleging fraud in the way the votes were counted
2023-08-26 08:48
Federal judge dismisses challenge to West Virginia's restrictions on abortion drugs
A federal judge ruled in favor of West Virginia's restrictions on medication abortion Thursday, dismissing part of a lawsuit brought by an abortion drug manufacturer earlier this year.
2023-08-26 08:17
Biden administration expected to unveil Tuesday first drugs subject to Medicare negotiations
The Biden administration is preparing to reveal Tuesday the first 10 drugs that will be subject to negotiation in Medicare, according to two sources briefed on the matter.
2023-08-26 07:16
‘In the Line of Duty’: The Waco Movie Made Before The Siege Ended
In 1993, just 34 days after the Waco siege ended, NBC premiered 'In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco'—a TV movie greenlit, scripted, and largely shot while the tragedy was still unfolding.
2023-08-26 05:24
No DeSantis debate bounce, but some Republicans more open to him -Reuters/Ipsos
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis by nearly 40 percentage points in the race for
2023-08-26 05:22
Activists furious Democratic leaders haven't denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature
Georgia activists are furious that Democratic senators haven’t condemned Atlanta officials’ plan to verify every signature on a petition to force a vote on a proposed police and firefighting training center
2023-08-26 03:20
Pilot killed in US military jet crash in San Diego
The Marine Corps has launched an investigation into the crash of the F/A-18 Hornet fighter plane.
2023-08-26 03:16
Ukraine aid faces a stress test as some GOP 2024 presidential candidates balk at continued support
Strong backing for Ukraine's effort to repel Russia's invasion has been the rare issue where President Joe Biden has mustered bipartisan support
2023-08-26 02:18
Experts warn against wave of fake news ahead of Mexico’s 2024 presidential election
Mexico's 2024 presidential election is less than a year away and political analysts and academics are warning of a wave of disinformation and fake news that continues to spread online
2023-08-26 01:45