ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After U.S. travelers battled through harsh weekend weather to reach home following the Thanksgiving holiday, residents of the Great Lakes region face the prospect of more […]

Democrats still don’t agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
NEW YORK — Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their […]

California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead […]

California bill would give public university admission priority to slaves’ descendants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California […]

2 Indianapolis police officers face trial in Black man’s death during mental health crisis
INDIANAPOLIS — Two Indianapolis police officers are set to stand trial Monday in the death of a Black man after police shocked him with a Taser and restrained him face […]

First transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors
WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court this week wades into the contentious issue of transgender rights, the justices will hear from an attorney with knowledge that runs deep. Chase Strangio […]

Several killed in a stampede after clashes at a Guinea soccer match, according to an official and local media
Several killed in a stampede after clashes at a Guinea soccer match, according to an official and local media Source link

Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China is boosted by strong factory orders
BANGKOK — Shares started the week higher in Asia, led by gains in China as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures edged lower. […]

Supreme Court to hear arguments on flavored vape regulations imposed after youth vaping spike
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear a vaping case on Monday, weighing federal regulators’ decisions blocking sweet vaping products after e-cigarette use spiked among kids. The high court is […]

Plastic pollution treaty talks are ending in South Korea with no agreement, negotiators plan to meet again next year
Plastic pollution treaty talks are ending in South Korea with no agreement, negotiators plan to meet again next year Source link