Tag: U.S. news
Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans want to punish them
AUSTIN, Texas – Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans...
Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
CALVERT CITY, Ky. – Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his...
The Latest: Global markets mostly gain after Trump tariffs and jobs report sent Wall Street tumbling
Global shares advanced Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data and U.S. President...
The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK – The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as...
Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if they don’t return after dozens of...
Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ has died
LOS ANGELES – Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just...
Play ball, take 2: The MLB Speedway Classic resumes at Bristol after rain suspension
BRISTOL, Tenn. – A record crowd for a regular-season Major League Baseball game got to see all the pomp and pageantry with the MLB...
The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
NEW YORK – The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department...
Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post...
Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun for a record...