'Race neutral' replaces affirmative action. What's next?
When the Supreme Court cut affirmative action out of college admissions programs Thursday, it did not outlaw the goal of achieving diversity, but it set a new "race-neutral" standard for considering applicants.
2023-07-01 19:24
Abortion regulations and LGBTQ-related legislation among state laws taking effect Saturday
As several state legislative sessions have concluded or are drawing to a close, some of the high-profile legislation enacted by state lawmakers is just taking effect.
2023-07-01 18:27
Storms, smoke and heat threaten Fourth of July travel and holiday weekend plans
Mother Nature will threaten Fourth of July travel and holiday plans this weekend as severe storms, record heat and wildfire smoke all take place on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
2023-07-01 16:54
Explosion at chemical factory in China
An explosion at a chemical plant in Southeast China on Saturday sent huge billows of thick black smoke into the air.
2023-07-01 15:49
Europe's Euclid space telescope set for launch to explore 'dark universe'
By Steve Gorman A SpaceX rocket in Florida stood poised for launch on Saturday carrying an orbital telescope
2023-07-01 14:51
Cambodia ruling party victory a sure bet as campaigning begins for general election
Campaigning for Cambodia’s general election has officially begun
2023-07-01 14:49
Battle over Wisconsin's top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024
A fight over whether Wisconsin’s top elections official will keep her job has potential implications for the 2024 presidential contest in a perennial battleground where statewide margins are typically razor thin
2023-07-01 12:56
The Supreme Court just handed Joe Biden a series of setbacks. It may have also given Democrats new motivation to reelect him
President Joe Biden wasn't planning to take questions on Thursday. His helicopter was waiting outside on the White House's South Lawn.
2023-07-01 12:15
DeSantis' net worth is more than $1.17 million, newly filed state disclosure shows
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a net worth of more than $1.17 million dollars, according to a newly filed 2022 state disclosure.
2023-07-01 09:51
National Archives concludes review of JFK assassination documents with 99% made public
The National Archives has concluded its review of the classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, with 99% of the records having been made publicly available, the White House said Friday.
2023-07-01 09:50
Bolsonaro to Be Banned From Public Office in Brazil for Eight Years
Brazil’s electoral court voted to ban Jair Bolsonaro from office for eight years for making false claims about
2023-07-01 07:59
Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky
Republican infighting has erupted in Kentucky over gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron’s plans to attend a rally sponsored by an ex-rival now looking to challenge a GOP congressman next year
2023-07-01 06:59