Politics

Leader of Northern Ireland's main unionist party steps down as he is charged with sexual offenses

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Northern Ireland's finely balanced power-sharing arrangements have been thrown into disarray as the leader of the region's largest unionist party stepped down after being charged with historical sexual offenses.

This Oklahoma city elected a commissioner with white nationalist ties. Will voters recall him from office?

By Adam Kemp

More than a year after voting in a city commissioner with ties to white nationalist groups, residents of a city in Oklahoma will head to the polls to decide whether to remove him.

WATCH: Bidens host the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll after weather delays

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Thunder and lightning delayed the start of the Easter egg roll at the White House for 90 minutes on Monday, but the event eventually kicked off under gray skies with a large crowd including many youngsters wearing ponchos or colorful jackets against…

Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine's energy system, officials say

By Associated Press

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine in recent days, launching several missile barrages on the capital, Kyiv, and hitting energy infrastructure across the country in apparent retaliation for recent Ukrainian aerial attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod.

Russian journalist who covered Navalny's trials is jailed in Moscow on charges of extremism

By Associated Press

Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, was arrested earlier in March as part of a crackdown on dissent in Russia. She is to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism.

What to expect in Wisconsin's presidential primaries and ballot questions

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

While Trump and Biden aren't competing head-to-head on Tuesday's ballot, their campaigns are now fully focused on what's expected to be another close general election fight in the Badger State.

WATCH: Joe Lieberman remembered at memorial service in Connecticut hometown

By Associated Press

Vice President Al Gore and other politician dignitaries remembered the late Joe Lieberman as a “mensch” who both bridged partisan political divides and wasn’t afraid to go against mainstream political currents.

Biden raises record $26 million at star-studded New York campaign event

By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden.

Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

By enacting the legislation, the Republican governor sided with GOP lawmakers who forged ahead despite pleas from Nichols' parents to give them a chance to find compromise.

Russian veto effectively ends the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Russia's vote on Thursday prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions.