CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention barreled into its third day Wednesday with a lineup featuring former President Bill Clinton and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the closer, introducing himself […]
Nancy Pelosi thanked Biden for his wins, as she said Harris will take US to new heights
CHICAGO — CHICAGO (AP) — Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts about his campaign fed into the […]
PBS’ Judy Woodruff apologizes for an on-air remark about peace talks in Israel
FILE – Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of “PBS Newshour,” takes part in a panel discussion during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., […]
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention
The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, pleading for the […]
Outcome of Connecticut legislative primary race flip-flops amid miscount, missing ballots
A Connecticut candidate for an open state legislative seat thought she had lost last week’s Democratic primary, only to be declared the winner by two votes when a counting error […]
Arrest made in Seattle carjacking that killed a beloved 80-year-old dog walker
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a suspect Wednesday who they say carjacked a beloved 80-year-old dog walker who died after she struggled to protect the dogs, was pushed out of […]
Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona
A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that tribal leaders say will harm land they have used for religious and cultural ceremonies for […]
Nebraska man accepts plea deal in case of an active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far
OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska man has pleaded no contest to four counts of making a terroristic threat during a 2022 active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far. […]
Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
DETROIT — Attorneys for a teenager who was ordered into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip to a Detroit court filed a lawsuit against a judge Wednesday, accusing […]
Utah lawmakers want voters to give them the power to change ballot measures once they’ve passed
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican-controlled Legislature is meeting Wednesday to decide whether to ask voters in November to relinquish some of their rights to lawmakers who want the ability […]