Politics

U.S. implores Iran to return to nuke talks without delay

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration is imploring Iran to quickly return to talks on its nuclear program after a three-month hiatus caused by its government transition.

AP Explainer: Why the debt limit is again roiling Washington

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The idea of the U.S. government breaching its “debt limit” sounds scary. But what, exactly, are lawmakers in Washington fighting about?…

U.N. health agency sets higher, tougher bar for air quality

By Jamey Keaten, Drew Costley, Associated Press

Since the last update, better monitoring and science has cleared up the global picture about the effects of six air pollutants on human health. The agency says 90% of the world's people already live in areas with at least one…

Stolen Mesopotamian tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby finally going back to Iraq

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

It was looted from an Iraqi museum 30 years ago. Now, a 3,500-year-old clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the library of an ancient Middle Eastern king is finally headed back to Iraq.

WATCH: Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez speaks at 2021 U.N. General Assembly

By Associated Press

Cuba's President delivered a blistering attack against the government of the United States saying it is fighting a "non-conventional " war aimed at "regime change."…

New York health chief, defender of Cuomo policies, resigning

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker has submitted his resignation.

WATCH: White House defends Haiti foreign policy, but condemns ‘horrific’ images of Border Patrol treatment of Haitian migrants

By News Desk and Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing on Thursday amid widespread concerns over the treatment of Haitian migrants along the southern border.

WATCH: McCarthy hits Biden on ‘constant state of crisis’

By Associated Press

The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET.

WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer say they have framework to pay for $3.5 trillion bill

By Associated Press

The White House and congressional Democrats have agreed to a “framework" to pay for their huge, emerging social and environment bill, top Democrats said Thursday, but they offered no details.

Pence hopeful the Supreme Court will restrict abortion in U.S.

By Vanessa Gera, Balazs Kaufmann, Associated Press

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says he's hopeful that the new conservative majority on the Supreme Court created during his and President Donald Trump’s administration will soon overturn abortion rights in the United States.