FRESNO, Calif. — Pete McCloskey — a pro-environment, anti-war California Republican who co-wrote the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96. A fourth-generation Republican […]
Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s top lawyer has advised the state’s public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on […]
Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the border
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to propose a new rule Thursday aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants — a potential prelude to broader actions […]
Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador
NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University’s pick to deliver its undergraduate commencement address has sparked criticism among students who oppose past positions by the U.S. on the war in Gaza. U.S. […]
Haley won 1 in 5 Indiana Republican voters in the presidential primary. She left the race in March
INDIANAPOLIS — The ghost of Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is ringing up significant support in state primaries despite her withdrawal from the race in March shortly before Donald Trump had […]
South Carolina Senate turns wide-ranging energy bill into resolution supporting more power
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A bill that power companies call vital to keeping the lights on in South Carolina has been turned into a resolution that only expresses support for the […]
New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A group of Tennesseans who say they were intimidated into not voting in a primary election or were threatened with prosecution after they did vote has filed […]
Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case
Daniel Rodimer, right, appears in court with his attorneys David Chesnoff, left, and Richard Schonfeld during his arraignment at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. […]
Cruise ship sails into New York City port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow
NEW YORK — A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 44-foot (13-meter) dead whale across its bow, marine authorities said. The whale, identified as an […]
Kai Cenat’s riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem
NEW YORK — Charges of inciting a riot will be dropped against online streamer Kai Cenat after he agreed to pay restitution and apologize for luring thousands of fans to […]