Congress this week will approve a one-week extension of funding for government operations, pushing the threat…
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Merrill Lynch agrees to pay $24 million to Craig Benson, former New Hampshire governor
CONCORD, N.H. — Merrill Lynch agreed to pay $2 million in fines to the state and…
Trump summit aims to boost faith in vaccine; excludes Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is aiming to instill public confidence as well as claim…
Nevada virus hospitalizations up 230% over past month
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The number of people hospitalized in Nevada with COVID-19 has more than…
Ted Cruz agrees to present oral arguments in Pennsylvania mail-in voting case if Supreme Court hears appeal
Sen. Ted Cruz said on Monday he would make oral arguments to the Supreme Court should…
US sanctions 14 top Chinese legislators over Hong Kong crackdown
The United States is introducing sanctions on several Chinese officials over the crackdown on Hong Kong.…
Michigan extends coronavirus restrictions on indoor dining, in-person classes for 12 days
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday state restrictions on indoor dining and in-person classes scheduled…
Trump Administration Officials ‘Passed’ When Pfizer Offered to Sell U.S. More Vaccine Doses: NYT
KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images A new report from The New York Times says that officials…
Jenny Durkan, Seattle mayor, won’t seek reelection
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, a moderate Democrat who faced criticism from the right and…
Republicans defy Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, put up Christmas tree in Capitol rotunda
MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican lawmakers put up a Christmas tree in the Wisconsin Capitol rotunda…
Bryant and Ravens take on Cowboys in rare Tuesday night game
Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has provided depth and experience at wide receiver for the…
25 more women sign on to sex abuse lawsuit against ex-doctor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Twenty-five more women have joined four former patients in an amended civil…
Plea deal signed for activist who toppled Columbus statue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – An Indigenous activist accused of toppling a Christopher Columbus statue on…
Mark Dayton, ex-Minnesota governor, 73, marries Ana Orke, campaign staffer, 32
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has announced that he has married one of his…
Dick Allen, fearsome hitter and 7-time All-Star, dies at 78
Dick Allen, a fearsome hitter who was a seven-time All-Star, the 1964 NL Rookie of the…
High court hears Nazi-era cases from Germany, Hungary
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Monday struggled with whether to allow two lawsuits stemming…
Appeals court denies NSA leaker Reality Winner’s request to leave prison early
An appeals court denied a request by Reality Winner, who pleaded guilty to leaking classified Russian…
CBS’s Blue Bloods season premier rejects claims of systemic racism within police department
CBS’s Blue Bloods season premier appeared to reject claims that police departments are plagued with systemic…
Medicaid expansion could lead to criminal justice reform in North Carolina, expert says
Medicaid expansion could reduce criminal justice spending in North Carolina, a health management expert said. Greg…
BREAKING: Phil Griffin Out as MSNBC President, Will Be Replaced By Rashida Jones
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for International Women’s Media Foundation) MSNBC is undergoing a change in leadership. The…