Politics

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared it a "great day" in the fight against the pandemic as medical providers began inoculating children ages 5 to 11 with the COVID-19 shot across the country.

U.N. report says Ethiopia's war marked by 'extreme brutality'

By Jamey Keaten, Cara Anna, Associated Press

The U.N. human rights chief says Ethiopia's yearlong war has been marked by "extreme brutality" as a joint investigation into alleged atrocities faults all sides for committing abuses.

Virginia Beach voters approve $568 million bond to fend off rising sea levels

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Voters in Virginia Beach have approved a huge bond measure for a mid-sized city, committing to spend millions in hopes of avoiding billions in losses due to rising seas and intensifying hurricanes.

First black mayor elected in once-segregated St. Petersburg

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Thirty years ago, Ken Welch's father sought to become the first Black mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida. Welch wore his dad's campaign button Tuesday when he claimed a resounding victory for the top office in the once-segregated city.

Miss highlights from Biden's two days in Glasgow? Here's what you need to know

By William Brangham

World leaders at the U.N. climate summit pledged on Wednesday to cut methane emissions and conserve forests.

Virginia elects first woman as lieutenant governor

By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press

Republican Winsome Sears, who returned to Virginia politics after an absence of nearly two decades, has become the first female lieutenant governor and the first woman of color to win statewide office in Virginia.

Can the world's whitest paint save Earth?

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin

Its inventors say it could help address climate change because it's highly reflective, and thus absorbs very little heat.

Yellen calls climate fight 'the greatest economic opportunity of our time'

By Associated Press

“In many cases, it's simply cost effective to go green,” the U.S. treasury secretary told a panel on Wednesday.

Kremlin defends Putin's absence from COP26

By Associated Press

"Russia’s climate action don’t have the goal of being pegged to an event,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Kerry applauds ambition at COP26, but 'the real issue is going to be follow-up'

By Associated Press

U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said Wednesday that the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow have more energy and focus than previous rounds of climate negotiations in particular because of the strong presence and support of the private sector.