Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest senator
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
2023-10-04 03:47
Canada MPs elect first black House of Commons Speaker
Greg Fergus faces the task to "restore the honour of the Chamber" after the Nazi in parliament row.
2023-10-04 03:22
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history
2023-10-04 03:20
The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls
The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who've spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers
2023-10-04 03:16
Idaho and Missouri shift to Republican presidential caucuses after lawmakers cancel primaries
Republicans in two states will be using caucuses to make their presidential picks next year after GOP-led legislatures canceled presidential primary elections
2023-10-04 02:58
Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid
Tunisia has announced it would reject an installment of funds sent by Europe to help the debt-ridden country patrol the Mediterranean Sea as migrant boat crossings spike to levels not seen in several years
2023-10-04 02:57
Gun evidence is focus at the trial of a man accused of killing New Hampshire couple on hiking trail
A lawyer representing a man charged with shooting a New Hampshire couple to death on a hiking trail last year says he spent months hiding from police, but over a probation violation from Utah, not the killings
2023-10-04 02:53
Police resolve 34-year-old cold case in assault and death of Kansas woman
A man who authorities say sexually assaulted and killed a 20-year-old woman three decades ago has been identified.
2023-10-04 02:50
US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
The US is announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against 14 people and 14 firms across China and Canada related to the import of fentanyl into the United States
2023-10-04 02:29
A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry
Foreigners with guns are met with hostility in most countries in the world
2023-10-04 02:21
John Carpenter’s 'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters for, Well, Halloween
The original 1978 slasher will be cutting it up in theaters this month.
2023-10-04 02:19
Lorenzen, Buxton, Hernández, Cueto out for Wild Card Series; Correa, Siri, Bush on rosters
Michael Lorenzen, Byron Buxton, Johnny Cueto and Jonathan Hernández were among the players left off rosters for Wild Card Series, while the Texas Rangers made the surprise inclusion of former top draft pick Matt Bush
2023-10-04 02:15