NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is gearing up for an execution on Tuesday that experts say would likely mark the first time a man has been put to death with a […]

Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power and US House majority in play
AUSTIN, Texas — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power […]

Driver trying to set record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control
WENDOVER, Utah — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers […]

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US
WASHINGTON — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that […]

Arkansas man sentenced to life without parole for 2024 mass shooting at grocery store
FORDYCE, Ark. — An Arkansas man who killed four people and injured 11 others last year in a mass shooting at a grocery store was sentenced Monday to life in […]

Judge rules that Rhode Island’s gun permit system does not violate Second Amendment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge says Rhode Island’s gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to openly carry a firearm throughout the state, does not violate […]

Former New York prison guard sentenced to 15 years for beating death of inmate
UTICA, N.Y. — A former corrections officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his role in the death of a Black inmate whose beating by a group […]

Mother of 2 missing children reindicted with murder after 11 years of psychiatric treatment
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been rearrested and charged with killing two of her children, who disappeared in 2014 as […]

Flames and smoke force passengers to flee New York City area train
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Flames leapt from the rails of a New York City area commuter train on Monday morning and smoke filled at least one car as passengers evacuated, […]

OPEC+ countries to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day
NEW YORK — A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to boost oil production, a move some believe could lower oil […]