Politics

Ken Starr, whose criminal investigation led to Bill Clinton's impeachment, dies

By Associated Press

Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president's impeachment, died Tuesday at age 76, his family says.

West Virginia lawmakers approve abortion ban with few exceptions

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

Several Republicans say they hope the bill approved Tuesday will make it impossible for the state's only abortion clinic to continue to offer the procedure.

The casket of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace

By Jill Lawless, Mike Corder, Associated Press

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has arrived at Buckingham Palace after traveling through a drizzly London as crowds lined the route to bid her a final farewell.

2022 Rhode Island Primary Election Results

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

With about half of the vote counted, McKee and former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes were essentially tied, with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea a few percentage points behind.

WATCH: Biden touts Inflation Reduction Act despite a new report showing prices are still rising

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden gathered a crowd of thousands at the White House Tuesday to celebrate last month’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, even as a new government report showed how hard it could be to bring surging prices down.

2022 New Hampshire Primary Election Results

By Holly Ramer, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc won New Hampshire's Senate Republican primary on Wednesday and will face potentially vulnerable Democratic incumbent Maggie Hassan in November.

First Alaska Native to be sworn in to Congress

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Last month, on her 49th birthday, Peltola, a Democrat, won the special election to finish out Young's term, besting a field of candidates that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was…

WATCH: State Department says Russia spent $300 million to covertly influence world politics

By Lolita Baldor, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Russia has covertly spent more than $300 million since 2014 to try to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries, the State Department alleges in a newly released cable.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Ukraine using U.S. weapons 'with great effect'

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

As Ukrainian troops apply pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced a stunning blow to Moscow's military prestige, the White House says Ukraine is using advanced rocket systems provided by the U.S. "with great effect."…

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder speaks on Ukraine counteroffensive

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

Pentagon officials are being careful not to declare a premature victory after a Ukrainian offensive forced Russian troops into a messy retreat in the north.