Those political signs on the side of the road are placed illegally.

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: How Rangel's ethics hearing could play out Longtime Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel of New York will be the subject of the House ethics committee's first corruption trial [...]

The provincial political advisory body in east China's Jiangxi has decided to sack its vice chairman Song Chenguang, who is under investigation for discipline violations.

by Jimmy Boegle Early primary-election voting is underway as of July 29—and that means the Tucson Weekly's political push is also underway. This week's issue includes our endorsements in contested races of importance to Southern Arizona; check them out here (unless you're afraid of zombies). A good chunk of our Currents section this week is also dedicated to political previews and other election ...

A recently freed Cuban political prisoner arrived in the United States on Wednesday, where he greeted 100 well-wishers who cheered as the paralyzed former boxer called for the overthrow of the Castro government.

COAL Mining firm urges anti-Democrat effort FRANKFORT, Ky. | A leading Appalachian coal company is asking its counterparts to pool their money for a political offensive against Democrats in Kentucky and West Virginia. International Coal Group is calling on other mining companies to join an initiative that would take advantage ...

Ten Iranian political prisoners have reportedly been transferred to solitary confinement in section 350 of Evin Prison for protesting against being mistreated by the guards.

I’m breaking ranks of my staycation to blog from the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday. The schedule for political speaking looks pretty darn good, with most of the Big Whigs, so it will be great viewing by political junkies such as yours truly.