JACKSON, Miss. — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery […]
Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat representing Virginia’s most populous county in Congress, said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer. The announcement comes after Connolly, 74, […]
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation […]
Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, […]
Judge blocks larger home permits for tiny community of slave descendants pending appeal
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A judge has blocked a Georgia county from approving larger homes in a tiny island community of Black slave descendants until the state’s highest court decides whether […]
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid […]
Winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race
LEWISTON, Maine — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, was defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state […]
Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to US House in Washington
SEATTLE — Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier won a fourth term Thursday in Washington, beating Republican Carmen Goers in a district made up of a mix of wealthy Seattle exurbs and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory Source link
Health care worker gets 2 years for accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s medical records
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former health care worker who illegally accessed the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before she died was sentenced Thursday to two years […]