TOPEKA, Kan. — The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag — at the request of George Washington himself, her descendants claimed — might have been puzzled […]
Louisiana is the latest Republican-led state expanding its role in immigration enforcement
BATON ROUGE, La. — As protests erupt across the country over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, Louisiana lawmakers approved a package of legislation this week that’ll aid the ongoing federal crackdown […]
Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary but refused […]
Photos of drag queens preparing to attend ‘Les Miserables’ at Kennedy Center, despite Trump
ByJULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON Associated Press WASHINGTON — Mari Con Carne put on their make-up, wig and gown before attending “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center. Along with other Washington-based drag […]
At least 4 dead in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
SAN ANTONIO — At least four people are dead in San Antonio and dozens of water rescues were made around the city after heavy rains flooded highways and stranded motorists, […]
Mourners pay respects to late US Rep. Charles Rangel as his body lies in state at New York City Hall
NEW YORK — Mourners are paying their respects to former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel as his body lies in state Thursday at New York City Hall, an honor bestowed to […]
US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly last month from a year earlier, another sign that inflationary pressures remain mild. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index […]
What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty again, convicted Wednesday of a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial in New York City. The mixed and partial […]
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts for the 25th time since December. Lava reaches over 330 feet
HILO, Hawaii — One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, began spewing lava from the north vent Wednesday, the latest event in an ongoing eruption […]
Court hearing set on Trump’s use of National Guard and Marines to help with immigration raids in LA
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los […]