Man who threw flagpole at police during Jan. 6 riot gets more than 6 years in prison
A Tennessee man who wrote on social media about wanting to “take over the Capitol building” before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, where he threw a flagpole at a police officer’s head, has been sentenced to more than six years in prison
2023-09-14 07:56
Facing $1.5B deficit, California State University to hike tuition 6% annually for next 5 years
Trustees at California State University, the nation’s largest public university system, have voted to raise student tuition by 6% each year for five consecutive years to try to narrow a $1.5 billion deficit
2023-09-14 07:52
Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal with issue likely to be decided by Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children
2023-09-14 07:51
Federal judge temporarily blocks portions of New Mexico governor's gun ban
A federal judge blocked a temporary order from New Mexico's governor that suspended the rights to carry guns in public, according to statements from the governor's office and from the gun rights advocacy group that filed the lawsuit over the original order.
2023-09-14 07:49
Why we're still learning new things about the JFK assassination
It's hard to believe there's a new eyewitness account from a Secret Service agent who was right there at the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
2023-09-14 07:46
Santos misses extended deadline to file financial disclosure, blames fear of a 'rushed job'
U.S. Rep. George Santos has missed another deadline to submit a key financial disclosure report to the House Committee on Ethics
2023-09-14 07:45
Jury awards $100,000 to Kentucky couple denied marriage license by ex-County Clerk Kim Davis
A federal jury has awarded $100,000 to a Kentucky couple who sued former county clerk Kim Davis over her refusal to issue licenses to same-sex couples
2023-09-14 07:24
Argentine inflation keeps soaring, putting the government on the defensive as elections near
Consumer prices in Argentina have soared 12.4% in August, compared to the previous month, a number that puts the government on the defensive a little more than a month before presidential elections in which a right-wing populist who admires Donald Trump appears the favorite to win
2023-09-14 06:52
Federal judge again declares Obama-era DACA program unlawful
A federal judge in Texas ruled Wednesday that a regulation intended to preserve the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful, delivering a major blow to the Biden administration.
2023-09-14 06:48
NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers' injury
NFL players prefer playing on natural grass
2023-09-14 06:47
How the White House prepared for McCarthy's impeachment inquiry -- and now hopes to make it work for them
President Joe Biden's advisers have been preparing a potential impeachment inquiry response plan, ramping up efforts over the August congressional recess after the House speaker suggested in late July such a step was nearing.
2023-09-14 06:27
Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment
Sen. Tim Scott wants the Republican National Committee to change specifications for this month's presidential debate, suggestions that could put the South Carolina Republican in a better onstage position
2023-09-14 06:23