Alaska House approves operating budget, setting up final Senate vote as session wraps
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is poised to adopt a balanced budget on the final day of the regular legislative session... Read More
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Woman who fell into uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan died of intense heat and trauma
NEW YORK — Donike Gocaj, the 56-year-old woman who was killed falling into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan, died as a result of the intense heat inside the manhole beneath the streets and trauma from the fall, ...Read more
After session stalemate, Minnesota's debate over gun control moves into election season
MINNEAPOLIS — The crack of a gavel late Sunday marked the failed end to a nearly yearlong effort to strengthen Minnesota’s gun control laws.
It began after the assassination of DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman in June...Read more
Social media, manifesto of San Diego mosque shooters rooted in white nationalism
The gunmen who killed three people at the San Diego Islamic Center left behind a 75-page document that preached hate, anti-Islam and antisemitism and promoted violence and chaos, law enforcement sources familiar with the ...Read more
Will the House ban staff from prediction markets? These members aren't waiting
WASHINGTON — As the House faces growing calls to ban trading on prediction markets by members and staff, some are taking things into their own hands.
When Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., announced a new internal policy for ...Read more
Containment grows on Sandy fire, others across Southern California
LOS ANGELES — A wildfire that forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate Simi Valley jumped to 15% containment overnight, according to officials.
The blaze began around 11 a.m. Pacific time Monday off Sandy ...Read more
Trump's influence on GOP primaries spurs 'pretty sour' feelings
WASHINGTON — The relationship between some Republicans and President Donald Trump could be taking a “pretty sour” turn as some GOP lawmakers primaried out of their congressional seats by White House-backed candidates...Read more
Glen Powell: Movie sets are the happiest places on earth for me
Glen Powell believes "discipline is the key to [his own] happiness".
The 37-year-old actor has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in movies such as Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone but You, and Hit Man - but Glen ...Read more
Eiza Gonzalez feels pressure to 'speak up'
Eiza Gonzalez feels a responsibility to "speak up" about social injustice.
The 36-year-old actress had a long Zoom meeting with Boots Riley, the director of her new movie I Love Boosters, before landing her role, and Eiza...Read more
Paul Rudd is 'amazed' by Nick Jonas, but why?
Paul Rudd has been "amazed" by Nick Jonas' acting skills in Power Ballad.
The 57-year-old actor stars alongside Nick, 33, in Power Ballad, the new musical comedy drama film, and Paul has admitted to being impressed by his...Read more
California doctor ran nation's 'largest Botox fraud scheme,' filing $45 million in claims for lush lifestyle
LOS ANGELES — More than a year ago, federal officials noticed something fishy about a Glendale-based doctor: She had collected more in Medicare Botox reimbursements than any other provider in the nation.
During a four-...Read more
Cuba reacts: Indictment of Raul Castro is pretext for U.S. attack on the island
The Cuban government, reacting to the indictment in Miami on Wednesday of Raúl Castro in the shoot-down of two unarmed planes over the Florida Straits in 1996, ramped up the accusatory rhetoric against the United States ...Read more
'Execute him': Cuban Americans in South Florida celebrate Raul Castro indictment
MIAMI — Cuban Americans in South Florida celebrated the federal indictment Wednesday of Cuban leader Raul Castro as a long overdue reckoning for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of four Cuban American men — a shoot...Read more
William Pullinsi, the founder of Candlelight and inventor of dinner theater, dies at 86
CHICAGO — William Pullinsi, the founding artistic director of the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in southwest suburban Summit and widely regarded as the founder of dinner theater in America, died on May 17 at home in Dyer,...Read more
Judge rules that Trump cannot ignore Presidential Records Act
WASHINGTON — A Washington federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot ignore the Presidential Records Act, and held the law is likely constitutional.
The order, from Judge John D. Bates of the ...Read more
Early-morning texts from fashion retailer spark lawsuit from California customer
A Californian is suing Fashion Nova after receiving multiple early-morning texts from the retailer.
The Beverly Hills-based retailer violated federal law that bars companies from sending telephone solicitations before 8 a...Read more
House passes housing bill still at odds with Senate version
WASHINGTON — The House voted 396-13 to pass housing legislation Wednesday after two key senators said the House bill would need work to pass the Senate.
The House vote on the measure was procedurally to adopt a ...Read more
Dogfight over California: The ugly battle between electric air taxi leaders Joby and Archer
Two California companies at the front of the global race to bring battery-powered air taxis to the public are trying to trip each other up in court.
While Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are based within an hour of each...Read more
Meta begins 8,000 global job cuts in AI efficiency push
Meta Platforms Inc. is alerting thousands of employees that they’re being laid off, part of a previously announced restructuring aimed at reducing costs while the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
The ...Read more
Target shows signs of turnaround, but consumer anxiety poses next threat
Target posted its strongest sales quarter since its pandemic surge, but analysts question whether persistent economic uncertainty will stall the company’s progress.
The retailer on Wednesday reported a 5.6% increase in ...Read more
Tensions over prediction markets dominate Senate hearing
WASHINGTON — Senators at a Commerce Committee panel hearing aired concerns Wednesday about rapidly growing prediction markets, appearing largely unswayed by industry arguments that they are not a form of betting subject ...Read more
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