Politics

After criticism of airstrikes, U.S. frames raid on Islamic State leader as attempt to spare civilians

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The U.S. raid still brought the deaths of children. Al-Qurayshi's wife and two children were killed along with the militant leader when he detonated a suicide bomb.

U.S. hospitals seek foreign nurses amid pandemic strain

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press

The Biden administration has taken some steps to try to help foreign health care workers get here more quickly. But some hospitals say they're still waiting on consular interviews to bring in nurses.

U.S. intel suggests Russia is plotting false flag attack in Ukraine as pretext for invasion

By Aamer Madhani, Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is concerned about Russia's continued military buildup around Ukraine.

EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress

By Ivana Bzganovic, Associated Press

Both Serbia and Kosovo have been told they must find common ground in order to move forward in their bids to join the 27-nation EU.

U.S. gives military helicopters to Croatia as Russia sends arms to Serbia

By Associated Press

The United States has delivered two Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia, which is engaged in a mini arms race with neighboring Russian ally Serbia amid simmering tensions in the post-war Balkan region.

WATCH: Biden says nation must come together to end gun violence during visit to New York

By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Running through a grim tally of recent gun deaths, Biden pledged that the federal government would step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed.

WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby calls death of ISIS leader a ‘blow’ to group

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the death of the leader of the violent Islamic State group was a "significant blow" to the militant group.

WATCH: Congress takes up controversy over 5G wireless service near airports

By David Koenig, Associated Press

A House committee on Thursday heard testimony from the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, airline groups and a trade group for telecommunications companies.

WATCH: House Oversight hearing on the Washington Football team’s ‘toxic’ workplace culture

By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press

The House Oversight and Reform Committee is expected to hold an online hearing on the workplace culture of the Washington Football team — now called the Commanders.