Politics

Connecticut probing Amazon’s e-book deals with publishers

By Dave Collins, Associated Press

Connecticut authorities are investigating whether Amazon's e-book deals with certain publishers are anticompetitive and violate antitrust laws.

UK fishers cry foul as Brexit red tape leaves catch rotting

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some say they face ruin because of new red tape imposed by Britain's departure from the European Union.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Beijing over South China Sea violations

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The penalties are yet another Trump administration move that may make President-elect Joe Biden's diplomacy with China more difficult when he takes office next week.

Toyota fined for failing to report, fix emissions defects

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The company also agreed in court to investigate future emissions-related defects quickly and report them to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a timely manner.

WATCH: New York attorney general sues NYPD over Floyd protest response

By Michael Sisak, Associated Press

AG Letitia James' lawsuit includes dozens of examples of alleged misconduct during the spring demonstrations, including the use of pepper spray and batons on protesters, trapping people with a technique called kettling and arresting medics and legal observers.

Jill Biden to name director for military families program

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Jill Biden is taking a step toward fulfilling a promise to revive a support program for military families that she once led with former first lady Michelle Obama.

WATCH: Gov. DeWine says Ohio Statehouse to close amid protest threat

By Associated Press

The Statehouse and other state buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day as police officers, National Guard members and state troopers provide security and authorities prepare for possible protests by supporters of President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike…

Government watchdog: DOJ failed ‘zero tolerance’ management

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 "zero tolerance" border policy would result in family separations but pressed on with prosecutions even as other agencies became overwhelmed with migrants, a government watchdog report released Thursday has found.

WATCH: Biden unveils sweeping coronavirus health and economic recovery plan

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

A coronavirus action plan being unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.

Lady Gaga to sing anthem, J-Lo to perform at inauguration

By Associated Press

Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday.