Biden makes a historic trip to Michigan to walk the picket line to show solidarity with striking UAW -- and counter Trump
President Joe Biden is set to join members of the United Auto Workers union Tuesday in Wayne County, Michigan, walking the picket line on the eve of a visit from former President Donald Trump.
2023-09-26 17:24
Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million after there were no lucky winners Monday night
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $835 million after no lucky winners nabbed the grand prize during Monday night's drawing for the fourth largest in the game's history, according to Powerball.
2023-09-26 12:51
Special master in Alabama redistricting case proposes three House maps in a closely watched voting rights fight
A court-appointed special master offered three proposals on Monday to boost the Black voting-age population in a reconfigured Alabama congressional district -- the latest development in a closely watched redistricting case with implications for control of the US House of Representatives after next year's elections.
2023-09-26 10:46
Confusion swirls around Biden's trip to visit striking autoworkers
Confusion reigned on the eve of Joe Biden's Tuesday trip to Michigan, as the White House scrambled to finalize the president's plans for visiting striking autoworkers and lawmakers were left guessing about his itinerary.
2023-09-26 10:23
California governor signs law requiring gender-neutral bathrooms in schools by 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026.
2023-09-26 10:20
Stage set for second GOP debate. Here's who's on it
The 2024 GOP presidential debate stage is shrinking after the Republican National Committee announced late Monday that seven candidates are set to participate in the second debate -- down one from their first clash.
2023-09-26 09:54
Third arrest made in connection with suspected fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old boy at Bronx day care center
A third person has been arrested and was charged in federal court Monday in connection with the death of a 1-year-old boy who was exposed to the highly potent drug fentanyl while inside a Bronx day care, according to federal prosecutors.
2023-09-26 07:51
House Oversight panel announces witnesses for first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
The House Oversight Committee on Monday announced witnesses for the panel's first hearing this week in its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
2023-09-26 07:18
Mississippi's state auditor proposes cutting funding for degree programs like women's and African American studies in the state
Mississippi's state auditor has proposed cutting funding to degree programs at public universities that his office says lead to fewer graduates finding jobs in the state.
2023-09-26 06:57
US officials investigating after Molotov cocktail thrown at Cuban Embassy in Washington
An investigation is underway after at least one Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC, Sunday night, though US officials say no one was hurt in the incident nor was significant damage done to the diplomatic outpost.
2023-09-26 06:52
A woman died after falling more than 100 feet from a waterfall overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A 61-year-old woman died after falling roughly 150 feet from a steep cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
2023-09-26 05:24
Fact check: Trump lies that Senate Democrats stole the 2020 election, baselessly accuses NBC's owner of treason
Former President Donald Trump made a series of inflammatory social media posts on Sunday in which, among other things, he lied that Senate Democrats rigged the 2020 election and baselessly accused the company that owns NBC and MSNBC of treason.
2023-09-26 04:23