Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Spanberger says
NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the multistate coalition that aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels as an energy source, Gov. Abigail Spanberger told lawmakers Monday.
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After Mamdani reversal, Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a four-year extension of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s control of the New York City public schools, after the mayor backed off a campaign promise to end the much-debated ...Read more
State GOP seeks Supreme Court injunction to block California's new, voter-approved congressional districts
The California Republican Party on Tuesday filed an emergency application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an injunction to stop the congressional districts state voters approved last year from going into effect.
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Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a "severe blood shortage" could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures.
During a virtual news briefing Tuesday, officials ...Read more
168 chemicals found in food linked to gut damage and fertility risks, study shows
Many everyday chemicals can impact your gut health and even male fertility, research shows. Proper food preparation, including washing and peeling fruits and vegetables, can protect from common pesticides.
Researchers ...Read more
New Maryland House rural caucus aims to boost rural voices in Annapolis
The newly formed Maryland House Rural Caucus aims to give rural communities a stronger voice in legislative leadership and policymaking, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said Tuesday at the group’s first news briefing...Read more
U.S. senators tour California City Detention Center, decry conditions and inadequate medical care
U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff on Tuesday decried the inadequacy of medical care within the state’s newest and largest immigration detention center.
The two California Democrats spent hours conducting an ...Read more
Florida to subpoena recreational marijuana campaign about petition fraud
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced plans Tuesday to subpoena the group pushing to get recreational marijuana on the 2026 ballot, saying the subpoenas were part of an “escalation” of the ...Read more
Federal prosecutors subpoena offices of Minnesota governor, mayors, prosecutors over ICE crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal prosecutors began delivering subpoenas Tuesday to the offices of Minnesota’s governor, the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and other officials as part of an investigation into whether they’...Read more
Construction of Asian carp barrier in Illinois hits another snag
WASHINGTON — Nine months ago, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum instructing his administration to "achieve maximum speed and efficiency" in moving to block invasive Asian carp from reaching the ...Read more
Supreme Court doesn't rule on tariffs, with next potential decision in February
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is dashing any hopes of a quick rollback of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The justices are set to start a four-week recess next week without having ruled on pending challenges ...Read more
Trump could still lead Board of Peace after term ends, US says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump could still lead his proposed Board of Peace after he leaves the White House, a U.S. official said.
The chairmanship is Trump’s to hold until he resigns it, the official, speaking ...Read more
St. Paul church considers legal action against anti-ICE activists who 'jarringly disrupted' service
MINNEAPOLIS — The leaders of a St. Paul church are contemplating legal action against the activists who disrupted a Sunday service after the intruders determined one of the pastors works as the acting director of ICE’s...Read more
Katherine Ryan blasts 'nepo baby' Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Katherine Ryan has blasted Brooklyn Peltz Beckham as an ungrateful "nepo baby".
After Brooklyn, 26, took to Instagram to slam his estranged parents, Victoria and Sir David Beckham, amid their long running family feud, ...Read more
Alexander Skarsgard clarifies sexuality comments
Alexander Skarsgard has addressed speculation about his sexuality after appearing to suggest he had "been with" both men and women in the past.
Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival last year, about his role as charismatic...Read more
Jenny Slate blasted Justin Baldoni as 'most intense narcissist'
Jenny Slate blasted Justin Baldoni as the "biggest clown and the most intense narcissist".
The 43-year-old actress played Baldoni's onscreen sister in the 2024 movie It Ends With Us, which he also directed, but Jenny told...Read more
China's soy purchases hit 12 million tons to meet US pledge
China has purchased roughly 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans in the last three months, clearing a closely watched trade hurdle and meeting a key pledge outlined by the Trump administration in November.
The world’s top ...Read more
Compared with other presidents, Trump 2.0 is one of a kind
WASHINGTON — When matching up the first year of Donald Trump’s second term with other presidencies, there really is no comparison.
Trump’s breakneck pace since returning to office does not draw clean parallels with ...Read more
Analysis: Compared with other presidents, Trump 2.0 is one of a kind
WASHINGTON — When matching up the first year of Donald Trump’s second term with other presidencies, there really is no comparison.
Trump’s breakneck pace since returning to office does not draw clean parallels with ...Read more
Mother of girl left to be killed by alligators testifies about horrors they saw
MIAMI — The mother of a 5-year-old girl who was thrown into the Everglades and left to be eaten by alligators recounted the horror that she and her daughter suffered as prosecutors on Tuesday urged jurors to send the ...Read more
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