A federal judge in Utah has temporarily blocked a social media access law that leaders said was meant to protect the personal privacy of children and limit their use of […]
North Carolina lawmakers approve more voucher funds and order sheriffs to aid federal agents
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature completed passage of a supplemental spending bill Wednesday that eliminates a large waitlist for private school vouchers and also directs sheriffs to […]
Laura Loomer, who promoted a 9/11 conspiracy theory, joins Trump for ceremonies marking the attacks
Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist who posted last year that 9/11 was an “inside job,” joined Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in New York and Pennsylvania on Wednesday as he […]
An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting much notice. Not Springfield, Ohio. Its story of economic renewal and related growing […]
Omaha school shooting began with a fight between 2 boys, court documents say
OMAHA, Neb. — The shooting that critically injured a 15-year-old at an Omaha high school Tuesday began with a physical fight between two boys before one used a gun hidden […]
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK — A venture capital firm has closed down a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement agreement with a conservative group that had […]
Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake is scheduled to enter a new plea Friday in his drunken driving case in New York’s Hamptons, prosecutors said. Details of […]
Campbell wants to say goodbye to the ‘soup’ in its name. It isn’t the first to make such a change
NEW YORK — Campbell is ready to drop the soup — at least from its official name. Campbell Soup Co. announced its intention to change its name at an annual […]
Election officials ask for more federal money but say voting is secure in their states
NEW YORK — Top election officials from two presidential swing states on Wednesday pleaded for more federal money for election infrastructure, even as they express confidence in their preparations for […]
Court won’t allow public money to be spent on private schools in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s law allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private schools violates the constitution, the state’s highest court ruled Wednesday. The 3-2 ruling prohibits paying tuition […]