Tag: Washington news
Espionage trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia reaches closing arguments
YEKATERINBURG, Russia -- Closing arguments began Friday in the espionage trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been held behind bars for...
US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as power outages persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. government announced Thursday that $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery...
Boeing case puts a spotlight on plea agreements involving corporate defendants
After two jetliner crashes killed 346 people, a $2.5 billion settlement that let Boeing avoid criminal prosecution failed to resolve questions about the...
FDA OKs best-selling e-cigarette Vuse Alto, but only in tobacco flavor
WASHINGTON -- Federal health officials on Thursday authorized sales of the best-selling e-cigarette in the U.S., Vuse Alto, allowing manufacturer Reynolds American to...
US journalist attends hearing in Russia in his trial on espionage charges that he and the US deny
YEKATERINBURG, Russia -- Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich attended a hearing behind closed doors on Thursday in his trial in Russia on...
FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices
North Carolina Gov. Doug Burgum, speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, claimed Biden's economic policies were responsible for increasing the cost...