A man and his stepson die after hiking in Big Bend National Park in 119-degree heat
Two people died Friday after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, the National Park Service said in a news release.
2023-06-25 23:28
Klobuchar says she supports abortion restrictions in late pregnancy
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she would support limitations on abortion in the third trimester of pregnancy, breaking with many Democrats in Congress who have been hesitant to offer specifics on abortion limitations.
2023-06-25 23:19
11 sets of twins just graduated in New Jersey. But that's not even a record for this high school
Eleven sets of twins graduated from a New Jersey high school this week, but surprisingly, that's not a record for the school.
2023-06-25 22:51
Blinken says Wagner insurrection shows 'cracks' emerging in Putin's rule
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the brief and chaotic insurrection in Russia led by the Wagner paramilitary group shows "cracks" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's role as a leader of the country.
2023-06-25 22:20
Biden vs. Trump: The 2024 race a historic number of Americans don't want
The 2024 presidential primaries are in full swing. President Joe Biden is the overhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination. Former President Donald Trump remains the clear front-runner for the Republican nod.
2023-06-25 22:18
Inside Biden's response to the insurrection in Russia
As President Joe Biden was walking from the White House residence to a briefing on the unfolding crisis in Russia, not much was certain.
2023-06-25 21:53
The secret queer history of flowers
LGBTQ communities have historically used the subtle language of flowers, such as lavender and green carnations, to communicate solidarity and belonging.
2023-06-25 20:58
Federal judge defends Clarence Thomas in new book, rejects 'pot shots' at Supreme Court
A federal appeals court judge previously on short lists for the Supreme Court is taking the rare step to broadly and publicly reject allegations that Justice Clarence Thomas has been improperly influenced by lavish gifts provided by a conservative billionaire, dismissing "pot shots" at the Supreme Court in general.
2023-06-25 20:18
Are investors ignoring the Federal Reserve's warning?
Stocks fell last week as several signs pointed to the Federal Reserve continuing to hike rates this year.
2023-06-25 19:28
Ron DeSantis is campaigning on his record. Judges keep saying its unconstitutional
Gov. Ron DeSantis has toured the country calling Florida the place "where woke goes to die." But it's still alive at the company Sara Margulis runs.
2023-06-25 17:29
Why some central banks are rushing to hike rates now
Central bankers across the globe are delivering a message: Slow and steady won't win the race against inflation.
2023-06-25 17:23
Black maternal deaths keep rising. These doulas want to reverse that grim trend
"Sixteen years ago, I almost died giving birth," Ebonie Karma Tudor said, recalling the birth of her son. "It was just a really traumatic experience."
2023-06-25 16:23