Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected
The Senate has voted to overturn a District of Columbia law enacted last year to improve police accountability, the second time this year that Democrats have joined with Republicans to try and block the district’s crime regulations
2023-05-17 06:49
Supreme Court seat 1 of 4 judicial posts up for grabs in Pennsylvania primaries
A seat on the Supreme Court is one of four appellate judicial positions for which voters are choosing party nominees in Pennsylvania primaries
2023-05-17 06:46
DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh'
Gov_ Ron DeSantis is criticizing Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh.”
2023-05-17 06:28
White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September despite lawmaker concerns money could run out by summer
The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer.
2023-05-17 06:24
Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love
A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India.
2023-05-17 05:27
Pennsylvania House control up for grabs again in special elections
Democrats’ narrow majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is on the line with two special elections that will determine which party controls the chamber
2023-05-17 05:18
US attorney in Massachusetts reportedly facing ethics probe to resign
Rachael Rollins, the US attorney for Massachusetts, plans to resign as she reportedly faces an ethics investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general.
2023-05-17 05:17
Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says
A prosecutor at the trial of actor Danny Masterson says he drugged women so he could rape them, then used his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences
2023-05-17 05:16
Johnny Depp's new film kicks off Cannes Film Festival
The 76th Cannes Film Festival began Tuesday with the premiere of Johnny Depp's Louis XV period drama, "Jeanne du Barry."
2023-05-17 04:51
'King Jack Sparrow': Internet erupts after Johnny Depp gets rapturous standing ovation at Cannes premiere
'This brought tears to my eyes... good on you, Johnny, you deserve it!' wrote a fan
2023-05-17 04:45
Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riot
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading the Senate floor with a knife on his hip and a gaping wound on his face
2023-05-17 04:27
Europe takes step towards making Russia pay for Ukraine war
A summit of a rights body spanning Europe on Tuesday created a "register of damages" to record Russia's destruction of Ukraine for future compensation, and heard Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
2023-05-17 04:26