North Carolina Republicans announce abortion bill agreement
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said on Tuesday there’s agreement in the GOP-dominated legislature on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion...
New reversal by Twitter after move sparked MTA withdrawl
In an about-face, Twitter says it has restored free access to a key tool for verified government and “publicly owned” services so they can tweet weather,...
‘Corruption toll’: Federal jury convicts 4 at bribery trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal jurors on Tuesday convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their trial in Chicago that provided an inside look at pay-to-play...
FACT FOCUS: Manhattan DA’s record distorted amid Trump case
Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected booking and arraignment in New York City on Tuesday, social media users are accusing Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district...
Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Veterans’ advocacy groups sued the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday seeking records of toxic conditions at an air base in Uzbekistan...
California AG: 54 ghost guns seized in unique state program
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California law enforcement took away 54 so-called ghost guns last year from people who can’t legally own firearms, a 38% jump in...
Medical examiners group steps away from ‘excited delirium’
A leading group of medical experts says the term “excited delirium” should not be listed as a cause of death. Critics have said the term has...
LSU’s Mulkey talks “timing” as national champs return home
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU’s national championship women’s basketball team returned to campus on Monday where thousands of fans gathered to welcome them back. “Timing...
Alaska oil project construction allowed as lawsuits play out
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Construction can proceed related to a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope after a federal judge on Monday rejected requests...
Dubai upholds extradition of financier accused of fraud
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Dubai on Monday rejected the appeal of a British financier fighting extradition to Denmark, where he is...