Youngkin launches efforts to get Republicans to vote early or by mail
Virginia's Gov. Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Republicans to vote absentee by mail or early in-person ahead of his state's pivotal legislative elections this year.
2023-07-12 02:56
Man who stormed Capitol while free on attempted murder charge gets over 3 years in prison for riot
A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while awaiting trial for a shooting in North Carolina has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking police with a flagpole during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021
2023-07-12 02:52
Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline even after Congress says it can't
A federal appeals court has again blocked construction on a contentious natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia
2023-07-12 02:52
Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard
2023-07-12 02:50
EPA sets stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators, air conditioners
The Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners that contribute to global warming
2023-07-12 02:27
Amazon union is sued by former members seeking a new election for union officers
The union that successfully organized an Amazon warehouse in New York is being sued by some former members who claim the union is violating its own constitution
2023-07-12 02:24
Turkey's pledge of support for Sweden's NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership
Turkey made a surprise pledge to drop its opposition to Sweden joining NATO, paving the way for the Nordic country to become a member of the Western military alliance
2023-07-12 02:18
US Senate panel rips into Saudi involvement in PGA Tour-LIV Golf tie-up
By Diane Bartz and Frank Pingue WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal tore into a "repressive" Saudi regime on Tuesday
2023-07-12 02:16
Zelensky gets a NATO boost and rockstar's welcome from crowds in Vilnius
Attending a NATO summit in Vilnius on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky got huge support from adoring crowds and some concessions from the alliance's leaders -- but no clear timeline on when Ukraine could join the group.
2023-07-12 02:15
Jurors hear opening statements in $165k casino heists trial of Las Vegas police officer
Jurors in the trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused in a series of casino heists are listening to opening statements Tuesday morning
2023-07-12 01:58
Democrats blast Tuberville hold during Joint Staff Chairman nominee hearing
Throughout the confirmation hearing for the most senior US military officer, Democratic senators and the nominee alike spoke out against an ongoing hold on military nominations, saying it is hurting military families and could discourage officers from staying in uniform.
2023-07-12 01:58
Louisiana judge tosses some charges against officers in deadly arrest of Black driver Ronald Greene
A state judge has thrown out obstruction of justice charges against two of the five Louisiana lawmen indicted in the fatal 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, a death authorities initially blamed on a car crash before long suppressed body-camera video showed the white officers beating, stunning and dragging the Black motorist
2023-07-12 01:53