Politics

U.S. strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base, officials say

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

One U.S. official says multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.

Judge orders Chelsea Manning released from jail

By Associated Press

On Wednesday her lawyers said she attempted suicide while at the Alexandria jail.

WATCH: Trump and Irish prime minister address coronavirus outbreak concerns

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar found themselves in an awkward moment: How do you a greet a fellow world leader in the midst of a global viral pandemic?…

AP fact check: Trump is wrong about insurers covering coronavirus

By Calvin Woodward, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Trump's misstatement on health insurance was one of a number of claims in his prime-time address that were at odds with the facts.

Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread

By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

The dramatic sell-off came despite a $1.5 trillion injection from the Federal Reserve — the equivalent cost of all U.S. student debt.

Netanyahu calls for emergency Israel government with rival

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of an emergency government with his chief rival to confront a growing crisis over the coronavirus.

WATCH: Biden, Sanders offer contrasts to Trump during outbreak

By Bill Barrow, Randall Chase, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are to deliver separate addresses on the coronavirus, less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump spoke to the nation from the Oval Office.

Democrats shift debate from Phoenix to D.C. due to virus concerns

By Associated Press

The party had already announced that the debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders would be held without a live audience. Now the location is changing due to concerns about cross-country travel.

What you need to know about Trump’s novel coronavirus response

By Yamiche Alcindor

On the same day the World Health Organization declared novel coronavirus a pandemic, President Donald Trump laid out his plans to combat COVID-19 in an Oval Office address. Here's what we know.

Opposition street marches wear thin for some Venezuelans

By Jorge Rueda, Scott Smith, Associated Press

Venezuelan political leader Juan Guaidó has repeatedly called on discontent people to march in street protests. But as this approach has failed to budge Maduro and turnout fades, some suggest a pivot to focusing on forcing fair legislative elections.