Celebrity deaths of 2023: Recalling the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
New Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, public safety director named under Cherelle Parker: ‘New role, new title’
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named her picks for Chief Public Safety Director and Acting Fire Commissioner representing the city of Philadelphia.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named her picks for Chief Public Safety Director and Acting Fire Commissioner representing the city of Philadelphia.
Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts after scandal rocks faithful supporters
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl dead at 88
Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died at age 88.
Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died at age 88.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel named managing director under Cherelle Parker
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Adam Thiel as her managing director during a press conference Tuesday, stating he will begin his new role next week.
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Adam Thiel as her managing director during a press conference Tuesday, stating he will begin his new role next week.
Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024
While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.
While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.
What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.
Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.
Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announces chief of staff, deputy mayors: 'My Big Three'
Top staff for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's administration have been appointed with the naming of her chief of staff and two chief deputy mayors.
Top staff for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's administration have been appointed with the naming of her chief of staff and two chief deputy mayors.
Mexico's president calls for state prosecutor's ouster after 12 killed at holiday party
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room
Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.
Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.
Driver charged with drunk driving after accidentally hitting SUV in Biden's motorcade: police
Wilmington police say 46-year-old driver believed to be drunk accidentally plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters.
Wilmington police say 46-year-old driver believed to be drunk accidentally plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.