The petition drive seeking repeal of an Ohio law banning DEI programs and faculty strikes at public colleges and universities, and making other higher education policy changes, has fallen short […]
What to know about states blocking Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can bar Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. The federal government and many states already block using Medicaid […]
Native leaders blast construction of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on land they call sacred
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is racing ahead with construction of a makeshift immigration detention facility at an airstrip in the Everglades over the opposition of […]
Lawmakers remove ‘revenge’ tax provision from Trump’s big bill after Treasury Department request
WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans agreed to remove the so-called revenge tax provision from President Donald Trump’s big bill on Thursday after a request by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Section […]
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
An object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the […]
Canadian man held by immigration officials dies in South Florida federal facility, officials say
MIAMI — A Canadian man being held by immigration officials in South Florida has died in federal custody, officials said. Johnny Noviello, 49, died Monday afternoon at the Bureau of […]
Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
LENEXA, Kan. — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL […]
How the US used its bunker-buster bombs at Iranian nuclear sites
WASHINGTON — The deep penetrating bombs that the U.S. dropped into two Iranian nuclear facilities were designed specifically for those sites and were the result of more than 15 years […]
Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit […]
Alabama sets August nitrogen execution for man convicted of 1992 shooting death
Alabama has scheduled an August execution with nitrogen gas for a man convicted three decades ago of shooting a woman in the head while she slept. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey […]