Politics

Chile president calls vote on new constitution authored by conservative councilors

By Eva Vergara, Daniel Politi, Associated Press

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has formally received the draft of a new constitution and is calling for a national referendum next month so citizens can decide whether the new charter will replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution.

Treasury Secretary Yellen says Republican-proposed IRS funding cut in exchange for Israel aid is 'irresponsible'

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream.

What is Gaza's Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war's death toll?

By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press

An explosion at al-Ahli Hospital in mid-October has called the health ministry's credibility into question. But over past wars, the ministry has largely maintained a track record of accuracy.

Portugal's prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation

By Helena Alves, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned as his government is involved in a widespread corruption probe. The announcement sent a shock wave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member.

Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to 'Stop Cop City' movement appear in court

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility appeared in court as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse in Atlanta.

Overcoming feelings of vulnerability and grief, Lewiston voters head to the polls

By David Sharp, Associated Press

Shootings in which 18 people were killed are on the minds of voters heading to the polls in Lewiston, Maine, where the gunman opened fire less than two weeks ago.

Yusef Salaam, exonerated 'Central Park Five' member, poised to win NYC council seat

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The victory will come more than two decades after DNA evidence was used to overturn the convictions of Salaam and four other Black and Latino men in the 1989 rape and beating of a white jogger in Central Park.

WATCH: White House announces meeting between Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden will host Joko Widodo, the president of Indonesia, for a meeting at the White House on Nov. 13.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as officials deny submarine in Middle East is nuclear-armed

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary Paty Ryder held a news briefing on Tuesday as U.S. officials deny that a submarine that entered waters in the Middle East is armed with nuclear weapons.