Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is hospitalized hours after announcing 2026 run, campaign says
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores of Texas on Tuesday launched a bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026, followed by her campaign announcing just hours later on social media that
What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the arson at his official residence
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A family member says the man charged with setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion has struggled with mental illness and was treated at a psychiatric hospital twice in recent years. The
California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week to block insurers from charging California customers for $500 million in costs associated with the deadly Los Angeles fires. California’s insurance commission in February
Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violence
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities, according to charges filed Tuesday. The 26-year-old was charged Tuesday
Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday asking voters to repeal an abortion-rights measure they narrowly approved last year and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest.
Lawyers for Harvard in Trump administration dispute are no strangers to high-profile legal matters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The two attorneys representing Harvard University in a pitched fight with the Trump administration are no strangers to the spotlight or to Washington investigations that reach into the White House. One of them, Robert
Man who says he was held captive in Connecticut home for 20 years makes his first public comments
A man who told police that he was held captive in a Connecticut home by his father and stepmother and given limited food for 20 years before being rescued in February recently celebrated what he called his
Shooting reported at a Dallas high school, and officials soon after say campus secured
DALLAS (AP) — Police responded Tuesday to reports of a shooting at a Dallas high school where students were seen leaving the campus and school authorities later reported the campus had been secured. Authorities did not immediately
Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals seeks mining lease near American Samoa
By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) – Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S. federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals off
NYC Council sues to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing ICE office on Rikers Island
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers are suing to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the City Council, accuses
