German minister quits amid thesis plagiarism allegations
<p>BERLIN — A prominent German government minister announced her resignation Wednesday as a long-running controversy over allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral thesis nears...
Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber
<p>WASHINGTON — Republicans are rebelling against <a href="https://cha.house.gov/sites/democrats.cha.house.gov/files/Important%20Revision%20to%20Congressional%20Coronavirus%20Mask%20Wear%20Requirements%2C%20May%2013%2C%202021.pdf">the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor</a>, stoking tensions with majority Democrats who...
US sanctions Albania ex-leader Sali Berisha over corruption
TIRANA, Albania — The United States on Wednesday sanctioned former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha, barring him from entering the country after being accused...
Canadian National says still committed to buying US railroad
OMAHA, Neb. — Canadian National railroad is indicating it remains committed to its $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern, despite reservations from one...
US-Russia showdown looms as top diplomats meet in Iceland
<p>REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia are set to square off this week in Iceland for their first face-to-face...
Greek Fire Service rescuers get mandatory vaccination order
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say they are introducing a compulsory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for members of the fire department’s special rescue service. </p>
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Wisconsin judge jailed after appearing on child porn charges
<p>MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin juvenile court judge accused of possessing and distributing child pornography was taken into federal custody after making his initial appearance...
Grand day for the French: Cafe and bistro terraces reopen
PARIS — It’s a grand day for the French. Cafe and restaurant terraces are reopening Wednesday after a shutdown of more than six months...
Medicare for 60-year-olds not guaranteed to be a better deal
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and progressive Democrats have proposed to lower Medicare’s eligibility age to 60, to help older adults get affordable coverage....
Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration solely to...