UNITED NATIONS — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court urged Libya and other nations Tuesday to help arrest six men allegedly linked to a brutal militia blamed for multiple […]
California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country. […]
Federal wildlife officials review the removal of a bald eagle nest in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. — Federal wildlife officials are reviewing the removal of a bald eagle nest at the site of a planned subdivision in the east Alabama city of Auburn following […]
Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
ATLANTA — After almost a year of testimony in a sweeping gang and racketeering indictment against Young Thug and an initial 27 defendants, prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the […]
LA enacts sanctuary city ordinance to prepare for potential mass deportations under Trump
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a so-called “sanctuary city” ordinance that bars city resources from being used for immigration enforcement and city departments from […]
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades, one of the latest […]
California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won’t make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Kyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District […]
A recount will happen in the extremely close race for a North Carolina court seat
RALEIGH, N.C. — The narrowly trailing Republican candidate in the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat formally requested a recount on Tuesday, with barely 600 votes separating him […]
Washed-up carcass of endangered fin whale near Alaska’s largest city attracts crowds
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused […]
Fugitive fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with officers at Ohio motel
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — A man wanted in West Virginia on a federal weapons charge was shot and killed at an Ohio motel during a standoff with police that also […]