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Voters in King County, Wash., will have the opportunity to vote on their smartphones in February. It will be the first election in U.S. history in which all eligible voters will be able to vote using their personal devices.

Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections

King County, Wash., plans to allow all eligible voters to vote using their smartphones in a February election. It's the largest endeavor so far as online voting slowly expands across the U.S.

COVID-19 testing signs are placed at the PedEast crossing in San Ysidro, August 12, 2020.

New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens At San Ysidro PedEast Border Crossing

A new COVID-19 testing site will begin operating this morning at the San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast crossing.

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on Tuesday described her experience leading the task force as "overwhelming," suggesting her family have unfairly been targeted in the attacks against her.

Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Coordinator, To Retire After Biden Transition

"I will be helpful in any role that people think I can be helpful in, and then I will retire," Birx, who has spend more than three decades in public health service, told Newsy on Tuesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) wears a protective face mask as he makes his way to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his new government, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in May. The Knesset has dissolved and Israel is headed to new elections for the fourth time in two years.

Israel To Hold 4th Election In 2 Years As Coalition Fails To Pass Budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, here at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow in 2017, has seen U.S. relations reach their lowest point since the Cold War. By waiting over a month to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden, Putin tried to show strength and that "he's ready to take the fight all the way to Washington," Russian political commentator Konstantin Eggert says.

Putin And Biden Signal Chilly Relations To Come

As the president-elect vows to get tough on Moscow, analysts say Russia's leader wants to show he'll take the fight to Washington — and his congratulations delay was just the latest sign.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, photographed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow in 2017, has seen U.S. relations reach their lowest point since the Cold War. By waiting over a month to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden, Putin tried to show strength and that "he's ready to take the fight all the way to Washington," Russian political commentator Konstantin Eggert says.

Putin And Biden Signal Chilly Relations To Come

As the president-elect vows to get tough on Moscow, analysts say Russia's leader wants to show he'll take the fight to Washington — and his congratulations delay was just the latest sign.

Iraqi security forces stand guard in front the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Jan. 1. Over the weekend, eight small rockets launched by Iranian forces specifically targeted the International Zone in Baghdad, also called the "Green Zone," according to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.

U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Hit In Rocket Attack

The attack killed one Iraqi civilian and caused damage to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad as well as surrounding residential areas. No embassy personnel were hurt.

Martha Romero canvasses in City Heights to let her neighbors know about this year's census on March 2, 2020.

For City Heights, The Path To Power Runs Through The Ballot And The Census

Neighborhoods like City Heights are considered “hard-to-count” areas because of their high immigrant population. An "undercount" in this year's census could be devastating for the neighborhood.

Farmer Ambadas Sanap, a plaid bandana around his neck and a Hindu mark of devotion on his forehead, grows tomatoes and bell peppers. He says he'd participate in the protests — except he's too busy trying to sell his crops to feed his family of 9.

India's Farmer Protests: Why Are They So Angry?

Demonstrations have been going on for months. Pop stars and climate activists have pledged support for the farmers. What sparked the movement is less glamorous: New rules for wholesale markets.

Following the closure of the U.S. Consulates in Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will be the only American diplomatic outpost in Russia.

U.S. State Department Closing Two Consulates In Russia

The announcement follows the revelation of a massive cyberattack against numerous government agencies as well as a number of private companies. Russian intelligence is widely believed responsible.

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