Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
Guatemala's presidential runoff on August 20 will see a former first lady compete against the son of a former president, capping a troubled race that has worried observers about the country's future as inequality and corruption drives political turbulence throughout the region.
2023-08-12 12:48
Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Threats against public officials have been steadily climbing in recent years, creating new challenges for law enforcement, civil rights and the health of American democracy
2023-08-12 12:48
Storms, Armyworms and Biden's Faux Pas: Saturday Asia Briefing
It was a week to forget in China, starting with data showing the worst export decline since February
2023-08-12 12:28
Takeaways from Judge Chutkan's contentious first hearing in the Trump 2020 election case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan wasted little time taking charge of the historic case by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump, using a hearing Friday to make clear she doesn't want a political carnival.
2023-08-12 12:27
Canha double in 10th lifts Brewers over White Sox 7-6 as Milwaukee overcomes 3-run deficit
Mark Canha hit a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning, and Milwaukee Brewers overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6
2023-08-12 12:25
Biden's reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
Democrats were already concerned about President Joe Biden’s age, his leadership on the economy and his stalled agenda in Congress
2023-08-12 12:24
Savannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate
The historic downtown of Savannah, Georgia, boasts nearly two dozen public squares
2023-08-12 12:23
Legal experts question judge's order telling Southwest lawyers to get religious-liberty training
A judge's order requiring “religious-liberty training” by a conservative Christian group is stirring debate among legal scholars
2023-08-12 12:22
QBs Watson, Howell have solid starts, Brissett gets TD run in Commanders' 17-15 win over Browns
Deshaun Watson looked less rusty in his first action this preseason, and Jacoby Brissett had a TD run in his return to Cleveland as the Washington Commanders downed the Browns 17-15
2023-08-12 12:18
Leg cramps end start early for Nationals pitcher Joan Adon
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon departed against the Oakland Athletics with cramping in both legs before the start of the fourth inning
2023-08-12 11:54
Perez enjoys big night as the Royals hammer struggling Wainwright in 12-8 win over the Cardinals
Salvador Perez went 4 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals clobbered a struggling Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8
2023-08-12 11:51
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia's 'corrupt' elite for bringing Putin to power
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Friday took aim at Russia's "corrupt" elite that placed President Vladimir Putin in power.
2023-08-12 11:46