Associated Press

The tragic mistake came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.

New Jersey's decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is facing a test as he seeks reelection against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

Biden is facing strong opposition from many U.S. Catholic bishops over his stances on abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections among elementary school children.

Court records show that an assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use.

A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats have edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation.

Simmons was suspended for the first game of the season for conduct detrimental to the team after coach Doc Rivers threw him out of practice.

The filibuster stands in the way as Biden aims to pass sweeping voting laws and secure the nation’s credit.

The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1.

A landmark synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood remains dormant three years after it was the scene of a rampage that left 11 people dead.

The shots could begin early next month — with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas — if regulators give the go-ahead.

Halyna Hutchins, cinematographer on the movie “Rust,” and director Joel Souza were shot Thursday on the rustic film set in the desert on the southern outskirts of Santa Fe.