Politics

The U.N. says at least 183 people have been killed in Ethiopia in Amhara region unrest since July

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

The U.N. office also says the human rights situation in Ethiopia is deteriorating, with more than 1,000 people reportedly arrested under a state of emergency declared early this month over the unrest.

Guatemalan president calls for democratic transition of power amid legal attacks on rising anti-corruption party

By Sonia Pérez D., Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Hours before the country's Supreme Electoral Tribunal certified late Monday that Arévalo won this month's presidential runoff election, the countrys electoral registry suspended his party from all political activities.

Tennessee lawmakers abruptly end tumultuous session spurred by school shooting

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

The GOP-dominant Statehouse refused to take up gun control measures over the past week and instead spent most of their time involved in political infighting.

U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.

What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare?

By Laura Santhanam

New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.

Miami Mayor Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Suarez launched his campaign just over two months ago as one of the last competitors to join a primary race that has so far been dominated by Trump. The two-term mayor on Tuesday became the first candidate to drop out…

Why Tulsa public schools are under threats of takeover in Oklahoma

By Adam Kemp

Tulsa Public Schools held on to its accreditation last week after a monthslong battle with the state superintendent, who has been promising "dramatic change" to Oklahoma’s largest school district.

Judge denies request to halt Missouri's gender-affirming medical care ban

By Gabrielle Hays

The new law in Missouri prohibits health care providers from prescribing or administering hormones or puberty-blockers to patients under 18 unless they were already receiving said treatment prior to Aug. 28.