In Iraq Election, Shiite Cleric Who Fought U.S. Strengthens Power
Results showed the party of Muqtada al-Sadr making the biggest gains in a vote that could help shape Iraq’s direction and its relationship with both
Merck asks FDA for emergency approval of its antiviral COVID-19 pill
Pharmaceutical giant Merck and its partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced Monday that it has asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its COVID-19 pill
China says it carried out beach landing drills amid tensions with Taiwan
China’s military said Monday it has carried out beach landing and assault drills near Taiwan “in recent days” amid rising tensions with the island. A Chinese
Austria’s Kurz was the golden boy for Europe’s conservatives. Then came scandal
Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz was once seen by Europe’s conservatives as the bright young hope for the future. His rise was remarkable: He was
Explosion? Earthquake? Meteor? New England mystified by loud boom
A massive boom heard and felt by many in New Hampshire and Massachusetts mystified residents and had officials working to understand its cause. On Sunday
De Blasio ruthlessly jeered at NYC Columbus Day Parade
Mayor Bill de Blasio just discovered a whole new world of people who can’t stand him. Hizzoner was ruthlessly jeered at Monday’s Columbus Day Parade,
Human remains found in Yucca Valley amid search for missing woman
Human remains have been found in the Yucca Valley desert near where Lauren “El” Cho, a 30-year-old New Jersey woman, went missing this summer, investigators
Whistleblower Frances Haugen will meet with Facebook Oversight Board
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will meet with the social network’s independent court-like oversight board in the coming weeks to discuss her concerns about the company,
Biden on shaky ground with fellow Democrats as poll numbers slide
As President Biden’s popularity among American voters continues to decline, so does his clout among fellow Democrats. An increasing number of Biden allies have voiced
Democrat Chris Coons questions timing of Schumer slamming Republicans
A Democratic senator questioned the timing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fiery speech last week trashing Republicans over negotiations about raising the federal debt