New Jersey revisits ban on declawing cats as bill advances
Under the proposed bill, veterinarians could face a fine of up to $1,000 and six months in jail, plus a potential civil penalty of between $500 and $2,000 for declawing cats and other animals.
Under the proposed bill, veterinarians could face a fine of up to $1,000 and six months in jail, plus a potential civil penalty of between $500 and $2,000 for declawing cats and other animals.
Court sides with President Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.
FACT CHECK: Dems implore fact checkers to back them up
The last debate before a crucial stage of the primaries was an often unruly affair as the Democratic presidential contenders powered past the moderators in a scramble to take credit and occasionally dodge blame on a range of subjects.
The last debate before a crucial stage of the primaries was an often unruly affair as the Democratic presidential contenders powered past the moderators in a scramble to take credit and occasionally dodge blame on a range of subjects.
Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans
Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.
Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.
Sanders faces attacks in Democrats' debate-stage clash
Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage.
Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage.
Special election will fill seat of convicted West Philly lawmaker
Voters in a West Philadelphia district will choose a new state representative Tuesday to replace former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who resigned after pleading guilty to stealing from a nonprofit she founded.
Voters in a West Philadelphia district will choose a new state representative Tuesday to replace former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who resigned after pleading guilty to stealing from a nonprofit she founded.
Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.
Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted by protests, dies at 91
Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
Trump's India visit prioritizes pageantry over policy
President Donald Trump has opened a whirlwind 36-hour visit to India by basking in the adulation of a massive, colorful crowd at a cricket stadium in the western city of Ahmedabad.
President Donald Trump has opened a whirlwind 36-hour visit to India by basking in the adulation of a massive, colorful crowd at a cricket stadium in the western city of Ahmedabad.
Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead
The first presidential contest in the West is testing the candidates' strength with black and Latino voters for the first time in 2020.
The first presidential contest in the West is testing the candidates' strength with black and Latino voters for the first time in 2020.
Bernie Sanders’ path to politics began with a loss at a high school in Brooklyn
Bernie Sanders has become known as a force to be reckoned with on the campaign trail, firing up thousands of supporters at his rallies. But his closest confidantes say things weren’t always like they are today, like the time he lost the race for student body president at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
Bernie Sanders has become known as a force to be reckoned with on the campaign trail, firing up thousands of supporters at his rallies. But his closest confidantes say things weren’t always like they are today, like the time he lost the race for student body president at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
Elizabeth Warren rallies packed Seattle crowd, slams Mike Bloomberg
Her public event took place at the Seattle Center Armory, the same day as the Nevada caucuses where Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory.
Her public event took place at the Seattle Center Armory, the same day as the Nevada caucuses where Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory.
The South Carolina primary is Feb. 29 — here’s what you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about the South Carolina primary:
Here is everything you need to know about the South Carolina primary:
Which states vote on Super Tuesday?
With both California and Texas – the nation’s two most populous states – holding primaries on March 3, around 40 percent on Americans will be voting on Super Tuesday.
With both California and Texas – the nation’s two most populous states – holding primaries on March 3, around 40 percent on Americans will be voting on Super Tuesday.
Clint Eastwood backs Mike Bloomberg, wishes Trump would be 'more genteel' in office
Clint Eastwood is breaking his silence over the 2020 presidential hopeful he believes is best fit for office.
Clint Eastwood is breaking his silence over the 2020 presidential hopeful he believes is best fit for office.
Looking to Nevada, will Dems avoid mistakes of Iowa?
Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa caucuses, as voters gather across the Silver State on Saturday to make their presidential preferences known.
Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa caucuses, as voters gather across the Silver State on Saturday to make their presidential preferences known.
Man names potholes after Philadelphia city council president in hopes of getting them fixed
One Fishtown resident spray painted the city council president's name on the street in hopes of getting potholes fixed.
One Fishtown resident spray painted the city council president's name on the street in hopes of getting potholes fixed.
Picketing, pigeons, politics: Scenes from the Nevada caucus
If Nevada has one job in the Democratic primary, it's to offer something different.
If Nevada has one job in the Democratic primary, it's to offer something different.
Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from NDAs
Mike Bloomberg said his company has identified “3 NDAs that we signed over the past 30-plus years with women to address complaints about comments they said I had made.”
Mike Bloomberg said his company has identified “3 NDAs that we signed over the past 30-plus years with women to address complaints about comments they said I had made.”
Tech boom, suburban growth drive Nevada's Democratic shift
As the growing suburbs tucked into the shadow of the Sierra have changed, so has Nevada's political landscape.
As the growing suburbs tucked into the shadow of the Sierra have changed, so has Nevada's political landscape.