WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump dialed in to what was described as a “love fest” Tuesday with Senate Republicans as they begin laying the groundwork for control of government in […]
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a […]
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration
NEW YORK — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the […]
Charges dropped against 2 officers accused of not trying to stop force against Christian Glass
DENVER — Misdemeanor charges have been dropped against two Colorado law enforcement officers in the fatal 2022 shooting of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old man undergoing a mental health crisis. The […]
Searchers recover body of Wisconsin woman missing since 2020
MADISON, Wis. — Searchers have recovered the body of a Wisconsin woman who vanished more than four years ago. The state Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Cassandra Ayon’s remains […]
US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. […]
US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concerns, according to an inquiry by an independent contractor hired to assess athlete safety. The investigation […]
What to know about Wisconsin’s collective bargaining law for public workers
MADISON, Wis. — A judge’s overturning of Wisconsin’s 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in […]
Funeral being held in NY for Israeli American soldier killed during last year’s Oct. 7 Hamas attack
SYOSSET, N.Y. — A Jewish community in the New York City suburbs is mourning the death of a young Israeli American soldier who Israeli authorities had believed was taken hostage […]
Last 2 defendants not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug’s guilty plea
ATLANTA — The long-running gang and racketeering trial that led Atlanta rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October ended on Tuesday with the last two defendants found not guilty […]