Latest GOP 2024 hopeful DeSantis 'blazing a trail' on book bans in Republican-controlled states

As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states

2023-05-27 01:17

'If they had left us be, we wouldn't have drowned:' CNN investigation raises questions about Greek coast guard's account of shipwreck tragedy

The hull of the fishing trawler lifted out of the water as it sank, catapulting people from the top deck into the black sea below. In the darkness, they grabbed onto whatever they could to stay afloat, pushing each other underwater in a frantic fight for survival. Some were screaming, many began to recite their final prayers.

2023-06-23 23:24

US Congressman Santos pleads not guilty to new felony charges

NEW YORK U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded not guilty on Friday to a 23-count indictment accusing him of

2023-10-27 23:58

Judge blocks Texas ban on gender-affirming medical care for trans minors, state expected to appeal

A Texas judge has blocked the state’s upcoming ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, the latest move in a legal fight over transgender rights

2023-08-26 05:24

Biden to release plan for additional US funding next week, White House says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden will release his supplemental funding request next week, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told

2023-10-13 03:16

Turkey Latest: Early Results Show Erdogan Has Comfortable Lead

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading the runoff vote in presidential elections on Sunday, setting the stage for

2023-05-28 23:46

Miami's Francis Suarez looks to become first sitting mayor to be president

The 2024 Republican presidential field is full of long-shot candidates

2023-06-18 19:58

The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has ruled a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples

2023-06-30 22:24

Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity on biggest survey

The U.S. Census Bureau is asking the Biden administration for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the country

2023-09-20 05:58

Trump's physician says he is in 'excellent health,' has lost weight

WASHINGTON Donald Trump's physician wrote in a note released on Monday that the former president is in "excellent

2023-11-21 06:28

In a boon for Senate GOP leaders, Trump backs Jim Justice in West Virginia Senate primary

Former President Donald Trump is backing West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice in the state's Republican Senate primary, the latest sign that Trump remains mostly aligned with Senate GOP leaders in regard to candidate selection as the party seeks to avoid the pitfalls of the 2022 midterms.

2023-10-19 21:16

Tens of thousands evacuated as India and Pakistan brace for Cyclone Biparjoy

Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated as India and Pakistan brace for the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in densely populated areas across the subcontinent Thursday, putting millions of lives at risk.

2023-06-14 13:50