Washington & Politics

Huge American flag stolen from California veterans cemetery

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LOS ANGELES — Authorities said a huge American flag and several smaller flags were stolen from a Southern California veterans cemetery over the Memorial...

Turkish agents capture nephew of US-based cleric overseas

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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish agents have captured a nephew of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen in an overseas operation and have brought him to...

Buttigieg urges travelers to respect mask mandates on planes

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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday urged travelers to respect flight attendants and other crew members who enforce federal mask mandates on...

Man shot, killed after striking Oklahoma deputy with vehicle

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ANTLERS, Okla. — A man who struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle early Sunday morning following a chase in rural southeastern Oklahoma was...

Turkey’s foreign minister Cavusoglu begins visit to Greece

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ATHENS, Greece — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Sunday began his trip to Greece with an unofficial visit to the northeastern province of...

Small parties look to gain in Cyprus’ parliamentary vote

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NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cypriots voted Sunday to elect a new parliament, with opinion polls suggesting that the country’s two main parties will hemorrhage support...

Conservatives aim at Census’ method for uncounted households

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When U.S. Census Bureau workers couldn't find out any information about some households after repeatedly mailing them questionnaire reminders and sending census takers to...

Ethiopians protest US sanctions over brutal Tigray war

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the nation's capital Sunday to protest outside pressure on the government over its brutal war in...

Massachusetts vaccinations up; Montpelier to lift mask rule

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BOSTON — Coronavirus developments around New England: MASSACHUSETTS ...

As pandemic wanes, Florida’s DeSantis seizes national stage

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats readied to pounce. The state's economy was in tatters,...