Senate Republicans block bill that would protect abortion access nationwide
The Senate failed to advance a Democratic-led bill that would protect abortion access nationwide in a vote on Wednesday. The Women’s Health Protection Act was triggered by a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates Roe v.
President Joe Biden visits farmers to speak on rising inflation, says he’s working on lowering costs and expanding food production
On Wednesday, President Biden visited farmers in Kankakee, Ill., to speak on the impact of the Russian-Ukraine war on the economy, and the White House’s efforts to lower food prices in the face of rising inflation. Said
Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter’s ban of Donald Trump
During an interview at Financial Times’ Future of the Car conference on Tuesday, Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter’s permanent ban of former President Donald Trump if he were to assume control of the social media
Connecticut man is convicted of murdering his wife in ‘Fitbit murder’ case
A Connecticut man was convicted Tuesday of all charges for murdering his wife. Despite alleging the crime was committed by an intruder, the defendant’s testimony was contradicted by a “Fitbit” activity tracker. Following a five-week trial, a
United States lab sent samples to help solve mystery deaths of three American tourists in Bahamas
Officials confirmed on Monday that samples extracted from three American tourists who died at a resort in the Bahamas under mysterious circumstances have been sent to a lab in the United States, to expedite results and help
Trial begins for man who drove through New York’s Times Square killing one woman, injuring 22
Nearly five years after his arrest, the trial has begun for the man who drove through crowds of tourists in Times Square killing one woman and injuring 22 other people. Richard Rojas, a 31-year-old U.S. Navy veteran,
Wisconsin anti-abortion office fire being investigated as arson
A fire on Sunday inside the headquarters of anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action was being investigated as arson, after someone had spray-painted a message outside the building. Madison, Wisconsin police spokeswoman Stephanie Fryer told the Wisconsin State
President Biden announces new sanctions on Russia after meeting with G7 leaders
The United States announced new sanctions on Russia after President Joe Biden met with the leaders of the Group of Seven and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. The White House said that the United States will
Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 4 of playoff series
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series. Steven Stamkos, Pierre Edouard Bellemare and Pat Maroon scored in the first eight minutes of
Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as new White House press secretary
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month. Said Biden of Psaki: “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum