SALEM, Ore. — Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and a politician who was known for his bipartisanship and skills as a dealmaker, died Tuesday, officials said. He was 81. Courtney […]
Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024’s rare contest between two presidents
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents with unfinished business and an itch to get it done. Their track records and plans on abortion, […]
Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination
Vermont’s governor on Tuesday urged residents to report any damage from last week’s flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet […]
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year’s disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents […]
Philippine officials say the suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipino companion has surrendered
Philippine officials say the suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipino companion has surrendered Source link
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui convicted of defrauding followers after fleeing to US
NEW YORK — Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese business tycoon whose criticism of the Communist Party won him legions of online followers and powerful friends in the American conservative movement, […]
Iran threat prompted increased protection of Trump, Saturday attack appears unrelated, officials say
WASHINGTON — A threat from Iran prompted the U.S. Secret Service to boost protection around Donald Trump before Saturday’s attempted assassination of the former president, though it appears unrelated to […]
Supporters of scaling back Arkansas abortion ban sue state for rejecting ballot measure petitions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Supporters of a proposal to ask voters to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban sued the state on Tuesday for rejecting their petitions to get the measure […]
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket
The owner and founder of Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Massachusetts before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Dave Portnoy, 47, said in a TikTok video […]
House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August
WASHINGTON — A contingent of House Democrats is wary of swiftly nominating President Joe Biden as the party’s pick for reelection, circulating a letter Tuesday raising “serious concerns” about plans […]