Politics

A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event

By Associated Press

The politician, 59, was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement. He was one of the most critical voices against corruption, especially during the government of former President Rafael Correa from 2007 to 2017.

Lawsuit says Tennessee's US House and state Senate maps discriminate against communities of color

By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

In a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, a variety of civil rights groups and voters say the redistricting tactic has violated the 14th and 15th amendments by diluting the power of Black voters and other communities of color.

41 dead in migrant shipwreck off coast of Tunisia, according to 4 survivors

By Nicole Winfield, Renata Brito, Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press

RAI and ANSA news agency said the four were first rescued by the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier Rimona in the Straits of Sicily. They were then transferred to the Italian coast guard which brought them to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Mayor Shiro Suzuki made the remark Wednesday after the Group of Seven leaders at another summit in May adopted a nuclear disarmament document justifying atomic weapons for deterrence.

Hip-hop turns 50, reinventing itself and swaths of the world along the way

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

Hip-hop has impacted everything: Art, culture, fashion, community, social justice, politics, sports, business. This year is being marked as a 50th anniversary celebration.

New details emerge on Trump's alleged plan to use fake electors to overturn election loss

By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz

New information is coming to light in a central charge facing former President Trump. Federal prosecutors point to seven states where they allege Trump plotted to subvert the results with false slates of electors poised to cast electoral votes. The…

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New fundraising tactics raise campaign finance concerns

By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman

The first Republican presidential debate is just two weeks away and at least eight candidates have met the RNC criteria to participate. Some used creative tactics to reach that threshold. One campaign offered $20 gift cards to people who donated…

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Where the criminal cases against Trump stand

By Lisa Desjardins, Joshua Barajas

A guide to each federal and state case facing Donald Trump, who’s also the current Republican front-runner in the 2024 presidential race.

Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to obstructing probe into mayor's failed presidential bid

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Former NYPD inspector Howard Redmond pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with physical evidence, obstructing governmental administration and official misconduct.

Biden issues an executive order restricting tech investments in China

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for computer chips, micro electronics, quantum technologies and AI.