Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants
2023-09-01 03:17
Biden says he'll travel to Florida on Saturday following Hurricane Idalia
President Joe Biden said Thursday that he plans to travel to Florida Saturday morning after Hurricane Idalia battered the state earlier this week.
2023-09-01 02:56
Capitol physician medically clears McConnell after health scares prompt new questions over his leadership position
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second time in as many months in public.
2023-09-01 02:55
Convicted murderer escapes prison outside Philadelphia
An inmate considered "extremely dangerous" escaped a prison in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Thursday morning, according to local officials.
2023-09-01 02:54
Guardians claim former Angels pitchers Giolito, López and Moore off waivers, sources tells AP
A person familiar with the roster moves tells the Associated Press that the Cleveland Guardians claimed starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels
2023-09-01 02:47
Julie Ertz retires from soccer after 10-year career and 2 Women's World Cup titles
Two-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Julie Ertz has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles
2023-09-01 02:46
ACLU sues Tennessee district attorney who promises to enforce the state's new anti-drag show ban
Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law placing strict limits on drag shows is facing another legal challenge
2023-09-01 02:22
Scientists say study found a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions and polar bear survival
Scientists say in a new study that they've established a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions and polar bear cub survival
2023-09-01 02:17
Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case, seeks to sever case from co-defendants who want a speedy trial
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the sprawling Fulton County election interference case, according to a new court filing.
2023-09-01 02:16
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires
2023-09-01 01:56
Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in January 6 case
A leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization's infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison -- among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter.
2023-09-01 01:53
Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would require thousands more firearms dealers to run background checks
2023-09-01 01:51