WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department announced new sanctions on Russian state media Friday, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns […]
Pope slams Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, […]
All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
LAS VEGAS — In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the city’s Asian community, residents […]
Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena
ATLANTA — A special Georgia state Senate committee that had subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with plans to question her Friday about “alleged misconduct” related to her election […]
Cat is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
DULUTH, Minn. — A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking outside and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks. The 3-year-old tabby — an […]
Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. Rep. Paul Tonko […]
A Congo military court convicts 37 people, including 3 Americans, of taking part in a coup and sentences them to death
A Congo military court convicts 37 people, including 3 Americans, of taking part in a coup and sentences them to death KINSHASA, Congo — A Congo military court convicts 37 […]
Fast-moving fire roars through Philadelphia warehouse
A fast-moving fire has roared through a commercial building in Philadelphia, sending flames high into the air and spewing thick, black smoke that could be seen for miles PHILADELPHIA — […]
Nebraska AG alleges thousands of invalid signatures on pot ballot petitions and 1 man faces charges
Nebraska’s Republican attorney general said Friday that supporters of two measures to legalize medical marijuan a could have submitted at least “several thousand” invalid signatures to get them on the […]
Ferguson activist raised in the Black Church showed pastors how to aid young protesters
As twilight descended on Ferguson, Missouri, for a third consecutive night after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer, Gwendolyn DeLoach Packnett could no longer hold her […]