NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. government has scrapped its litigation against the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic, noting that the firm no longer has expedition plans […]
Supreme Court turns back challenge to strict gun licensing law in Maryland
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday turned back a challenge to a strict gun licensing law in Maryland. The high court declined to hear the case […]
SCOTUS turns back Utah’s push to wrest control of public land from federal government
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government on Monday. The […]
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil, gas companies trying to block climate suits
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable […]
Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following […]
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations […]
Arizona’s Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature
PHOENIX — Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session, with Republicans having expanded their majorities in the statehouse after the last election. But the first-term […]
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but it was unclear from the call if […]
Fencing, roof of Anchorage pedestrian bridge fall in strong wind, closing highway
The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge that fell in strong wind closed the main highway south of Anchorage, Alaska, early Sunday ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The side fencing […]
A dad and daughter help evacuees learn whether their homes survived the California wildfires
As the fire roared down a hillside toward their Altadena home, Vanessa Prata and her parents hurried to pack their car. They focused on saving irreplaceable items, like family photographs […]