Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic colors and their daring geometric patterns. The groundbreaking art practice was cultivated by direct […]
The United Auto Workers faces a key test in the South with upcoming vote at Alabama Mercedes plant
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After 20 years at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama, Brett Garrard said he is “not falling for the lies anymore” and will vote for a union. The […]
The Flores agreement has protected migrant children for nearly 3 decades. Changes may be coming.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration wants to partially end a 27-year-old agreement that provides court oversight of how the federal government cares for migrant children in its custody. The […]
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go […]
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of […]
Somalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
UNITED NATIONS — Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country, which has been assisting the government to bring peace and stability in the […]
Thomas says critics are pushing ‘nastiness’ and calls Washington a ‘hideous place’
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told attendees at a judicial conference Friday that he and his wife have faced “nastiness” and “lies” over the last several years […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to dismiss ‘false’ claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in […]
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
HONOLULU — As Maui continues to recover from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, Hawaii officials are looking at preventing another similar disaster ahead of what is […]
WABC Radio suspends Rudy Giuliani for flouting ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani was suspended Friday from WABC Radio and his daily show canceled over what the station called his repeated violation of a […]