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North Dakota governor defends crowded GOP primary field: ‘Competition is great for America’
Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum on Sunday sought to assuage concerns of an overcrowded 2024 primary field, which now boasts 12 high-profile GOP contenders.
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Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she supports allowing limitations on abortion in the third trimester of pregnancy wading into the thorny political debate of abortion procedure time frames.
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Blinken says Wagner insurrection shows ‘cracks’ emerging in Putin’s rule
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the brief and chaotic insurrection in Russia led by the Wagner paramilitary group shows “cracks” in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s role as a leader of the country.
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Here’s what’s left for the Supreme Court’s final week of the term
All eyes are on the Supreme Court for its final week, as the justices will release cases on issues such as affirmative action, student loan payments, election law and LGBTQ rights.
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Supreme Court allows for Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district.
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DeSantis pitches crackdown on illegal immigration in first major policy proposal of his campaign
In his first major policy rollout of his 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, including sending the US military to the border and mass detention and deportation of undocumented people.
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Sarah McBride speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 28, 2016. Mandatory Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP
Published on June 26, 2023
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Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware’s at-large seat, a race that would make her the country’s first out transgender member of Congress, should she win.
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Tourist filmed carving his girlfriend’s name into Rome’s Colosseum
Italy’s culture minister is calling for a man to be “identified and sanctioned” after he was filmed allegedly carving his and his fiancée’s names into the Colosseum in Rome.
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Fox News relies on existing stable of hosts to boost historically low prime-time ratings
Fox News on Monday unveiled a revamped prime-time lineup, naming a new 8 pm host to fill the void left by Tucker Carlson’s firing and shuffling its biggest stars around to boost sagging ratings as viewers rebel to protest the popular host’s dismissal.
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Supreme Court clears way for lawsuits against Ohio State University over alleged abuse dating to the 1970s
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for lawsuits brought by more than 100 men who say they were abused by a medical doctor at The Ohio State University to go forward.
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3 San Antonio officers charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman at her apartment
Three San Antonio police officers were charged with murder on Friday, less than 24 hours after they fatally shot a woman during a police call, their chief announced. Officer Eleazar Alejandro, 28; Sgt. Alfred Flores, 45; and Officer Nathaniel Villalobos, 27, are suspended from the force without pay as the investigation continues. All were released on $100,000 bond, Bexar County jail records show, and none has commented to CNN.
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The booking images show (from left) Sgt. Alfred Flores, Officer Eleazar Alejandro and Officer Nathaniel Villalobos. Mandatory Credit: Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Published on June 26, 2023
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German voters elect far-right AfD candidate to lead district for the first time
A candidate from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won a local leadership post for the first time on Sunday in a resounding victory for a group whose anti-migrant, Euroskeptic and anti-Muslim agenda is under surveillance by German authorities.
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Biden says the US and its allies had nothing to do with Wagner Group’s rebellion against Russia
President Joe Biden on Monday sought to distance the United States from the weekend rebellion in Russia, insisting in his first public remarks since the episode that the West had nothing to do with the mutiny.
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In extreme heat, here are 14 ways to keep your body and home cool without AC
Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.
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5,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms
More than 5,000 flights across the United States were delayed or canceled Monday after powerful storms ripped through the parts of the country, mainly in the Southeast and the Ohio Valley.
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3 found dead at home included couple celebrating golden wedding anniversary, officials in Massachusetts say
Three people were found dead inside a home in Newton, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning, including a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, officials said.
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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall
In celebration of Pride month, The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces its fourth exhibition in the Expressions! series with “Aquí and Now,” a showcase of queer Latinx voices from across Texas.
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Tragic Implosion Claims Lives of All Aboard Titanic-Bound Submersible, US Coast Guard Reports
The submersible en route to the Titanic, which went missing on Sunday with five individuals on board, experienced a devastating implosion, resulting in the loss of all lives, according to US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger on Thursday.
