State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state of North Dakota is asking a judge to pause his ruling from last week that struck down the state’s abortion ban until the state Supreme Court rules on a planned appeal.
South Dakota court suspends law license of former attorney general after fatal accident
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a six-month suspension of former state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s law license, citing actions he took after a deadly accident with a pedestrian that precipitated his
Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena
BOSTON (AP) — Members of a U.S. Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care adopted two resolutions Thursday designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt — one for civil enforcement and
US defense secretary postpones Israel trip, Axios reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has postponed his planned trip next week to Israel amid the escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two unnamed Israeli officials briefed on the
US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falls to 6.09%
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in more than 1-1/2 years this week and could fall further after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. The average
The Latest: Both presidential candidates making appearances to fire up core supporters
Both major presidential candidates are making appearances Thursday meant to fire up their core supporters. Vice President Kamala Harris is participating in a livestream with Oprah Winfrey, who has endorsed Harris and spoke at the Democratic convention
America’s political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where conspiracy theories have fueled bomb
Wagon rolls over at Wisconsin apple orchard injuring about 25 children and adults
LAFAYETTE, Wis. (AP) — About 25 children and adults were injured Wednesday when a wagon carrying them overturned at a western Wisconsin apple orchard. The children, parents and chaperones were on a field trip to the orchard
Factbox-When and where is the Vance-Walz US vice presidential debate?
By Doina Chiacu (Reuters) – Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next month in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate’s message to
Biden administration nears approval for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Thursday published a key environmental report for ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the last step needed before approving what would become one of the largest U.S.