The Latest: Sanders wants his issues heard at convention
The latest developments in the 2016 campaign for the presidency. All times EDT: ___ 1:16 p.m. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he has a long list of issues he plans…
Elections
Sanders ‘disappointed’ and ‘upset’ at news of Clinton’s win
By KEN THOMAS Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he was “really disappointed” and “upset” that The Associated Press declared rival Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee on the eve of primary…
Ryan: Trump made ‘textbook definition of a racist comment’
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that Donald Trump made the “textbook definition of a racist comment” in saying an American-born judge isn’t qualified to preside over a case because…
Presidential race shows deep seated strife toward minorities
By JESSE J. HOLLAND It started with Mexicans being publicly accused by presidential candidate Donald Trump of being criminals and rapists. It escalated to ejections, to sucker punches, to pepper…
Some Hispanics face ridicule over support for Trump
By STEVE PEOPLES and JILL COLVIN Hispanic voters in Florida, New Mexico and California have waved Mexican flags and bashed Donald Trump piñatas — clashing with police, at times —…
First results show right-winger ahead in Austrian election
Projections based on preliminary results from Sunday’s presidential election in Austria showed Norbert Hofer narrowly leading — a result that would put a right-wing politician into the office for the…
Tajikistan vote on allowing president to rule for life
By PETER LEONARD Tajikistan held a referendum Sunday on changing the Constitution to allow its authoritarian president to run for office indefinitely, effectively allowing him to rule for life. The…
Islamic State’s lasting grip is a new hurdle for Europe, US
By LORI HINNANT The girl, speaking in the lilting accent of southern France, appeared in government ads describing how she was recruited by Islamic State extremists during her quest for…