Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. In West Virginia, about 140,000 customers were without electricity Tuesday afternoon, or
Wisconsin governor urges state Supreme Court to revoke restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to overturn a ruling that banned absentee ballot drop boxes beyond the confines of election clerks’ offices in the presidential battleground state.
Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-smoking groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, which has been idling at the White House for months. The lawsuit is the latest effort to force the government
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
NEW YORK (AP) — More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. The call
Biden’s campaign says he can win Florida, after abortion ruling
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign team said it believes he can win in Florida this year after the state Supreme Court cleared the way for a Republican-backed law banning abortion after
This mob-era casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip. Here’s some big moments in its 67 years
LAS VEGAS (AP) — From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark
Archaeological site is discovered within the boundaries of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — An archaeological site that might shed more light on New Mexico’s ancient history has been discovered recently within the boundaries of Holloman Air Force Base. Base officials said geomorphologists and
Police release name of man accused of ramming vehicle into front gate of FBI Atlanta office
ATLANTA (AP) — Police in Georgia on Tuesday released the name of the man who they say rammed an SUV into the front gate at the FBI’s Atlanta office. A DeKalb County police spokesperson said officers have
Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. Evers had
