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 […]
Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations and closes interstate in Columbia River Gorge
THE DALLES, Ore. — A wildfire in Oregon prompted officials to issue evacuation orders for hundreds of homes and to close nearly 20 miles (32 kilometers) of an interstate in […]
Trump administration hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access
McALLEN, Texas — Immigration advocates filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday over the Trump administration’s use of a proclamation that effectively put an end to being able to seek asylum […]
Oklahoma prepares to execute a man transferred from federal custody by Trump officials
McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma prepared to execute a man Thursday whose transfer to state custody was expedited by the Trump administration. John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, is set to receive a […]