By MARK SHERMAN and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Confidence in the Supreme Court sank to its lowest point in at least 50 years in 2022, after the Dobbs decision that overturned the right to abortion and which led to state bans and other abortion restrictions. That’s according to the General Social Survey,
Continue Reading By LUCA BRUNO and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press CASTEL BOLOGNESE, Italy (AP) — Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate change-induced flooding. The
Continue Reading By SEUNG MIN KIM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An optimistic President Joe Biden declared Wednesday he is confident the U.S. will avoid an unprecedented and potentially catastrophic debt default, saying talks with congressional Republicans have been productive. He left for a G-7 summit in Japan but planned to return by the
Continue Reading By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships toward Western naval and air assets in the eastern Mediterranean as Moscow’s war in Ukraine grinds on. Cmdr. Peter C. Flynn told The Associated Press on Wednesday that
Continue Reading By MICHAEL R. SISAK, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were pursued in their car by photographers after a charity event in New York, an incident that the mayor and the couple’s office described Wednesday as potentially dangerous and stirred memories of the
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Three Western states and the federal government are nearing a deal to leave millions of gallons of water in the Colorado River’s Lake Mead – water that would have otherwise been used to irrigate fields or generate hydropower – in exchange for at least $1 billion in federal funding
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive influence in the Pacific. Biden pledged to remain in “constant contact” with negotiators back
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Personal Birth date: May 29, 1955 Birth place: Ardmore, Oklahoma Birth name: John Warnock Hinckley Jr. Father: John W. Hinckley Sr., an
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Daytime Emmy Awards have become the latest casualty of the Hollywood writers strike. The show set for June 16 in Los Angeles is being postponed because of the strike by the Writers Guild of America, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said in a statement. “We look forward
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Anthony Wayne Stewart Father: Nelson Stewart Mother: Pam Stewart (now Boas) Marriage: Leah Pruett (November 21, 2021-present) Other Facts Three-time NASCAR Cup
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For details about computer hacking during the campaign, visit 2016 Presidential Campaign Hacking Fast Facts. Special counsel Robert Mueller and multiple congressional committees launched Russia-related investigations in 2017. Select congressional and
Continue Reading By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. officials say a 98% drop in Venezuelan arrivals has helped lead to a steep decline in migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally from Mexico since pandemic-related asylum limits expired last week. The Border Patrol stopped migrants an average of 4,400 times a day since Friday,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Personal Birth date: May 27, 1923 Birth place: Furth, Germany Birth name: Heinz Alfred Kissinger Father: Louis Kissinger, teacher Mother: Paula (Stern) Kissinger Marriages: Nancy (Maginnes) Kissinger (March 30, 1974-present); Ann Fleischer (1949-1964, divorced) Children:
Continue Reading By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America The Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics. Voters in Philadelphia on Tuesday chose Cherelle Parker as the Democratic
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 80s as winds switch out of the northeast at 4-8 mph. The UV Index climbs to nine meaning a sunburn time of 20 minutes is possible. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 50s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain calm out of the northeast. Extended: Thursday afternoon
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By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The National Rifle Association sued Maryland Gov. Wes Moore after he signed the Gun Safety Act of 2023 along with other gun safety measures into law Tuesday, court documents show. The Gun Safety Act of 2023, or Senate Bill 1, prohibits “a person from knowingly wearing, carrying, or transporting
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The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A 31-year-old man who was charged with running over a Springfield police officer will be committed to state mental health facilities after a judge accepted his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Jon Routh, who entered the plea Tuesday, was facing two felony charges after running over Officer Mark
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Cole County deputies are getting a pay bump after the Cole County Commission voted unanimously for salary increases this week.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semiautomatic guns and large-capacity magazines. The high court denied an emergency request from people challenging the law, which bans so-called assault weapons. The law’s opponents had asked the court to
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