Politics

Bono's new memoir 'Surrender' details his long career in music and activism

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

By any measure, U2 is one of the world's biggest bands, and lead singer Bono is one of music's biggest stars. He's telling his own story in a new memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." Bono sat down with Jeffrey…

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Man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi held without bail, enters not guilty plea

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A San Francisco judge has ordered the man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her, to be held without bail.

Proposed amendment could remove Jim Crow-era language in Alabama Constitution

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Alabama voters on Nov. 8 will vote to ratify a recompilation of the Alabama Constitution that will strip Jim Crow-era language and reorganize the unwieldy governing document.

No clear winner in Danish parliamentary election exit polls

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Danes have voted in a parliamentary election Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was forced to call amid the fallout from her government's contentious decision to cull millions of minks as a pandemic response measure.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro declines to concede defeat

By Diane Jeantet, Carla Bridi, Associated Press

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday did not concede the election he lost to leftist Lula da Silva in a brief speech that marked his first comments since results were released two days ago.

U.K. interior minister faces backlash, criticism after calling illegal immigration an 'invasion'

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Britain's interior minister is facing criticism for describing migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats as an "invasion."…

How to navigate this year's Affordable Care Act enrollment

By Cora Lewis, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

The vast majority of Americans will have multiple choices for health insurance coverage next year now that open enrollment has begun under the Affordable Care Act.

Supreme Court lifts hold on Sen. Graham testimony in 2020 election investigation

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court has lifted a temporary hold on Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in a Georgia investigation of possible illegal interference in the 2020 election by then-President Donald Trump and his allies in the state.

Libertarian candidate ends Arizona Senate bid, endorses GOP's Blake Masters

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Victor's endorsement could help Masters further narrow the gap with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in a race that's expected to be one of the closest in the country.

Tokyo begins issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.