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Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and held the majority they’ve had in the Senate since 2020.
4 weeks ago
Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title
Tola finished Sunday in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the time set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by eight seconds.
4 weeks ago
A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week
The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
4 weeks ago
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
1 month ago
Prosecutor: Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
The remaining four officers have a May 6 trial date in federal court. A trial has not yet been set in state court.
1 month ago
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
In his first season with Texas, manager Bruce Bochy won his fourth World Series title 13 years to the day after his first.
1 month ago
Interest in neck guards spikes after a hockey player’s tragic death
Interest in cut-resistant neck guards is surging: "That could be one of the positive things that might come out of this terrible tragedy," said Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike
1 month ago
Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year
ACA plans are now well entrenched — an estimated 16.3 million people signed up during open enrollment last year. This year may see even larger numbers.
1 month ago
Who knew? We found two solid cheesesteak contenders in South Dakota
There are cattle ranches all over, so the quality of meat is bound to be high. But the rolls and ratio were also spot on.
1 month ago
Can public officials block you on social media? It’s up to the Supreme Court
The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter.
1 month ago
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes
The department is withholding payment from its largest loan servicer as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.
1 month ago
Residents of Maine gather to pray and reflect, days after a mass shooting left 18 people dead
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf began services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston with a moment of silence.
1 month ago
Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction. ‘This is not my time,’ he says
Pence did not immediately endorse any of his rivals, but continued to echo language he has used to criticize Trump.
1 month ago
Maine embarks on healing and searches for answers a day after mass killing suspect is found dead
Authorities say the body of 40-year-old Robert Card of Bowdoin was found late Friday at a recycling center in Lisbon, Maine - close to Lewiston.
1 month ago
UAW and Ford reach a tentative deal in a major breakthrough in the auto strike
The UAW reached a tentative labor agreement with Ford, although it still needs to be signed off by UAW's Ford leadership and then ratified by its full member.
1 month ago