California Will Try To Enshrine Right To Same-Sex Marriage
California lawmakers are going to try to officially repeal a 15-year-old voter initiative meant to ban same-sex marriage in the state.
CA Sen. Feinstein Says She Won't Run For Reelection
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is not seeking reelection in 2024. Her announcement signals the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades.
US Renews Warning It'll Defend Philippines After China Spat
The United States renewed a warning that it would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under attack in the disputed South China Sea.
Struggle To Get Aid to Turkey and Syria After Massive Quake
Aid agencies and governments stepped up a scramble Tuesday to send help to parts of Turkey and Syria devastated by an earthquake, but a week after the disaster many complained they still were struggling to meet basic needs.
Rumors Swirl About Balloons, UFOs as Officials Stay Mum
TheΒ downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanesΒ has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose.
Haley Announces Presidential Campaign, Challenging Trump
Nikki Haley,Β the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major challenger to former PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Philippines Says China Ship Used Laser Against Coast Guard
The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew.
US Jets Down 4 Objects in 8 days, Unprecedented in Peacetime
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an βunidentified objectβ over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days.
Japan's Earthquake Recovery Offers Hard Lessons for Turkey
What's left behind after a natural disaster so powerful that it rends the foundations of a society? What lingers over a decade later, even as the rest of the world moves on?
Sen. John Fetterman Hospitalized After Feeling Lightheaded
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized in Washington after feeling lightheaded while attending a Democratic retreat.
Beijing Calls US Claims Over Balloons 'Information Warfare'
China on Thursday said U.S. accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of an extensive surveillance program amount to βinformation warfare against China.β
The Spy Who Wasn't? New York Police Officer Wants Badge Back
On a September day in 2020, New York City Police Officer Baimadajie Angwang kissed his toddler goodbye and was about to drive to work when he was surrounded by rifle-toting FBI agents.
1st Black Woman Elected To NC Superior Court Seat Dies At 71
The first Black woman elected to a Superior Court judicial seat in North Carolina has died. Retired Mecklenburg County Judge Shirley Fulton was 71.
Bill Raising Riot Penalties Clears North Carolina House
A bill increasing punishments for violent protests following the 2020 demonstrations over George Floydβs murder passed the N.C. House despite harsh criticism from social justice advocates.
Black And Hispanic Unemployment Rates Hit Near All-Time Lows
Unemployment rates hit an all-time low in January according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.Β
Disney Cuts Simpsons 'Forced Labor' Episode in Hong Kong
Walt Disney Co. has removed an episode from cartoon series The Simpsons that included a reference toΒ βforced labor campsβΒ in China from its streaming service in Hong Kong.
North Korean Leader Kim Brings Daughter to Visit Troops
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's army as he lauded the βirresistible mightβ of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday.
Biden in State of Union Exhorts Congress: 'Finish the Job'
President Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to βfinish the jobβ of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered aΒ State of the Union address.
China Says Will 'Safeguard Interests' Over Balloon Shootdown
China said Tuesday it will βresolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interestsβ over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further.
Biden Aims to Deliver Reassurance in State of Union Address
President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
