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US President Donald Trump walks past Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke as he stands to address the 17th annual 9/11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, US, on September 11 September 2018. REUTERS/Kevin…

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and MIKE STOBBE, Associated PressJACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Dr. Thomas Dobbs has never involved himself in political struggles over reproductive health, but his name has become shorthand for a court case that could end…

By HUNTER BASSLER, 12 NewsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - TEMPE, Ariz. - A recent waterline rupture that spilled an estimated 8 million gallons of water and closed a major Phoenix-area highway has put Tempe's water infrastructure back in the…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Decades of work has not reduced the oxygen-depleted “dead zone” that forms each year in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana and Texas.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts this year will be around the…

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia legislative leaders are proposing a new criminal offense in state law for possessing more than four ounces of marijuana in public.The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the proposal is included in a new…

By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press writerOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature spent the last day of regular session Friday overriding several of Gov. Kevin Stitt's vetoes, but chose not to override his veto on several key budget…

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By ADAM BEAM, Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State lawmakers voted Monday to block courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of the Democrats' plan to do of the state a…

By BREANNA A. RITTMAN, The Big BookLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Rose Borusovic was born during World War I in Czechoslovakia and moved to the United States in 1939, a year the World's Fair opened in New York and Adolf Hitler invaded her homeland…

The West Alabama Women's Center has been occupied in a one-story working block in Tuscaloosa in what Chief Robin Marty fears will be a final stretch of early layoffs before most become illegal in her state. If the Supreme Court overturns…

Placeholder while loading article actionsNot so long ago, in some parts of the United States, paying more than $4 for a gallon of gas was considered a coastal problem faced by Americans in big, expensive cities. But now, for the first…

SANTA FE, NM — Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to state college tuition-free, mothers will get medical care for a year afterbirth and criminal justice initiatives are funded to reduce…

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Governor Janet Mills sought to steal a page from the GOP's playbook during the Maine Democratic Convention on Saturday, bragging about returning money to taxpayers and raising the Days Fund. of rain to new…

By DAVID A. LIEB, Associated PressJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Finally breaking a deadlock, the Missouri Legislature on Thursday gave final approval to new congressional districts that are expected to maintain Republicans' electoral advantage…

Midnight hour spooky themed Halloween art background with blood moon and evil red sky clouds ... Context. Getty When does the total blood moon eclipse occur? In the evening of Sunday, May 15 and into the…

On the morning of April 28, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his 11th immigration-related lawsuit against the Biden administration, submitting his paperwork to a U.S. District Court judge in the begging city of…

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - The former director of a federal grant program for the Abenaki Self Help Association Inc. was sentenced to eight months in prison for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars of federal funds from the tribal group,…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's fishing industry set a state record for the value of seafood species brought to the docks in 2021.Maine is one of the most important commercial fishing states in the country, in part because it is home to by…

MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Ken Russell said Sunday he was switching from a U.S. Senate primary race against U.S. Representative Val Demings to a race for a Miami-area congressional seat.Russell made his announcement via a TikTok video.Russell, a…

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Facing potential power shortages, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday raised the possibility that the state's only remaining nuclear power plant could continue to operate beyond…

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-dominated General Assembly neared the finish line Wednesday for an overhaul of the state's formula to fund its multibillion-dollar K-12 education system.…

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Monday that bars government agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations and bars schools from mandating masks for students under 18 years, unless their parents approve.The bills…

By MELINDA MARTINEZ, Alexandria Town TalkALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Louisiana's history is intertwined with the legacy of Huey P. Long and Earl K. Long, two of the state's most prominent personalities that every student learns about in the…

By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated PressATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is scheduled to appear at a hearing Friday in Atlanta in a challenge filed by voters who say she shouldn't be allowed to seek reelection because she…

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(NEXSTAR) – Potentially contaminated popcorn that hit grocery store shelves in a number of US states is now subject to a recall, the Food and Drug Administration warns. Snak King Corporation issued the voluntary recall after it…

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and HELEN WIEFFERING, Associated PressMIAMI (AP) — A U.S. ban on seafood imports from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine was meant to sap billions of dollars from Vladimir Putin's war machine.But loopholes in import…

By SCOTT SONNER, Associated PressFERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — A Navy veteran who served as an engineer on a nuclear submarine is on an even bigger mission now — searching for a way to help others on behalf of his little sister , who was kidnapped,…

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen 10 cents over the past two weeks to $4.27 a gallon as oil prices continue to “yo-yo “said industry analyst Trilby Lundberg on Sunday.The price at…

By SARA-MEGAN WALSH, The Big BookLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The rumble filled the sky as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived at Lakeland Linder International Airport Monday afternoon to a handful of curious onlookers.The Thunderbirds will…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines has hired a bus company to ferry passengers between Philadelphia and two airports that are only a short plane ride away.Service will begin June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and…

By GRANT SCHULTE, Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday failed to override Gov. Pete Ricketts' veto of a bill that would have forced him to seek $120 million in federal pandemic rent assistance, leaving the…

Location: Lebanon Subject: Tax season is here. Don't forget to file your income taxes! The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that they are required to file their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Fewer people are being treated for COVID-19 in Alabama hospitals than at any time since the pandemic began in March 2020, but experts say the rise of a new version of the combined coronavirus with less safety…

PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — Rhode Island regulators have ordered UnitedHealthcare to pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that the insurer failed to follow state law when determining treatment coverage substance use disorders.The Office of the…

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(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to innovation, not all states are created equal, according to a new study ranking all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. WalletHub weighed two major factors – human capital and the innovation…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With inflation raging and state coffers filled with cash, U.S. governors and lawmakers are considering a relatively simple solution to help ease the pain people are feeling at the gas pump and at the grocery store –…

Four Ukrainian children with cancer are currently receiving medical care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, the US State Department announced on Tuesday.After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, young patients could no…

Image source: Getty Images Several US states do not levy taxes on earned income.…

Chess pieces are seen in front of the Chinese and American flags displayed in this illustration taken on January 25, 2022.Dado Ruvic | ReutersBEIJING — As Chinese state media has moved away from mostly pro-Russian coverage of the war in…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a record general fund budget that includes a 4% pay raise for state employees.Representatives approved the spending plan without a dissenting vote. The…

By SIANDHARA BONNET, Rapid City JournalRAPID CITY, SD (AP) — Nevada Ellison wants to keep a promise he made to his mother who died of cancer in 2015.Ellison worked in the cannabis industry in Colorado from 2008 to 2012 before returning to…

By JUSTIN LUM, FOX 10 PHOENIXPHOENIX (AP) — It's a specific crime trend sweeping the nation and starting right under your car, and the rise is evident in the Phoenix area over the past two years.Thieves are targeting catalytic converters,…

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Arizona has said all 4-year-olds should have the option of free preschool.Former State Representative Aaron Lieberman introduced the proposal…

KYIV: The United States has banned imports of Russian oil, firing one of its biggest economic weapons against Moscow over the war in Ukraine where new humanitarian corridors were due to open on Wednesday for civilians trying to flee the…

Omicron backs down in the US and states and cities lift remaining restrictions. However, public health experts are urging leaders to use the lull to prepare for future outbreaks.The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Photo credit: Dreamer Company / ShutterstockOne of the most important economic stories of recent months has been the rapid growth of inflation. Recent Consumer Price Index data from the United States…

Image: Sportradar Brandt Iden, Head of Government Affairs at Sportradar, shares his perspective on how states that originally only legalized sports betting at the retail level are now starting to reverse the trend!-->!-->…

Washington D.C.- Yaro Hetman says he wants the United States to do more for Ukraine, as Russia stepped up its attacks on the country's second-largest city, Kharkiv, and advanced on the capital, Kyiv, on Tuesday. Yetman, who moved to the…

Ukraine Russia war news live updates: AFP reported citing Russian agencies that Russia's central bank has raised the key interest rate to…

By MEGAN ULU-LANI BOYANTON, The Denver PostDENVER (AP) — When Courtney Samuel, who was born and raised in Denver, recalls teenage memories with her father, he thinks of construction.While young Samuel cleared the sites, his father managed…

A national vaccine verification standard has been quietly rolled out across the country. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images EEven as the omicron variant loosens its grip on the…

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he had canceled a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov scheduled for Thursday after Moscow recognized two breakaway regions of Ukraine in…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Feminist icon Gloria Steinem says it's "insane" that the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution still hasn't been ratified, nearly a century after it was first proposed.Steinem, an author, journalist and…

Adela Raz, the Afghan ambassador to the United States, has resigned, according to a senior source at the mission, citing new limits imposed on the embassy by the US State Department as the cause of her resignation. On Friday, Afghan…

Data: CDC National Center for Health Statistics; Graphic: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosThe average life expectancy at birth in Ohio is 76.9 years, according to the 2019 state-by-state report. data published by the CDC Last week.This puts Buckeye…

By SCOTT BAUER, Associated PressMADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Senate on Tuesday passed three Republican-backed bills aimed at preventing Chinese spies from infiltrating University of Wisconsin campuses, moves opponents have called racist…

Mexico acknowledged Saturday night that the US government…

The United States is considering re-establishing an embassy in the Solomon Islands, a senior US State Department official has said, as Washington seeks to bolster its presence in a region where China is rapidly expanding its…

By SCOTT SONNER and KEN RITTER, Associated PressCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada and its casinos have rolled back requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states in lifting restrictions imposed to limit the…

By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker apologized Tuesday night for using a swear word when Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty asked him to put on his mask on Capitol Hill.The confrontation was…

ALBANY, NY, February 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysts at Transparency Market Research (TMR) expect human microbiome market increase at a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period, 2021 to 2028. Companies in the global human microbiome market…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Lawyers for Rep. Jeff Fortenberry say in court documents that the Nebraska Republican was confused, rather than lying, when he spoke to FBI agents investigating an illegal donation to his campaign.In pretrial briefs…

By DAVE COLLINS, Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he would fire Connecticut's chief prosecutor — if he had the authority — for “ethical malfeasance,” a day after an independent report raised suspicions…

By SAM METZ, Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A dark red state home to some of Donald Trump's most vocal conservative critics will host members of the Republican National Committee this week for a meeting at which party officials are…

VideoThe Security Council meeting was requested by the United States in response to the buildup of Russian military forces along Ukraine's borders.CreditCredit...Sergei Pivovarov/ReutersThe United States and Russia engaged in a public…

The United States and Germany stepped up warnings to Russia that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be at stake if it invaded Ukraine, as Washington expressed hope for a diplomatic outcome despite icy statements from Moscow.A day after…

BOSTON (AP) — Businessman Chris Doughty released a video Wednesday announcing he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Massachusetts.Doughty, 59, from Wrentham, in the video, touted his job-creating success as chairman of a…

By REBECCA BOONE, Associated PressBOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments about whether the state's redistricting commission met deadlines and properly split the state into two new congressional electoral…

By ELENA FERRARIN, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) -In front of the television. In the waiting rooms. In airplanes.A group of Lake County women have spent countless hours knitting, crocheting and, more…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Representative Mark Pocan on Friday asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for a Justice Department investigation into 10 Republican voters who submitted false documents last year saying former…

VideotranscriptionReturntranscriptionNYC is 'winning' the fight against Covid-19, mayor saysMayor Eric Adams of New York expressed optimism in the fight against the Omicron surge, citing declines in the average number of daily recorded…

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say a review of standards found two Dayton officers did not violate department policy when they pulled a driver who said he was disabled from his car during of a drug-related traffic stop last fall.The Dayton…

By WAYNE FORD, Athens Banner-HeraldATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When State Court Judge Kent Lawrence died in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of traditional funeral services.On Monday, the Western Circuit Bar Association…

BURLINGTON, Vermont (AP) — The state's attorney for Vermont's largest county said his office will not be prosecuting certain cases where evidence was seized during traffic stops in an effort to address racial disparities during of these…

By MARK SCOLFORO, Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A plan to redraw the boundaries of Pennsylvania's congressional districts to accommodate a decade of population displacement was passed by State House on Wednesday with a partisan…

Wind chill warnings and advisories have been posted in 12 northern states, from the northeast corner of Montana to northern Maine.…

“It's really, right now, a viral blizzard because there are a lot of infections,” said Dr. Samer Antonios, clinical director of Ascension Via Christi Health in Kansas, where Gov. Laura Kelly signed the…