Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court has ruled that a redistricting amendment cannot go on the November ballot. Democratic state lawmakers had approved a proposed constitutional amendment earlier this month.
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton.
The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts
The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit.
Inquest opens into death of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday
An inquest into the death earlier this month of Jason Arday, a university professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations, has opened.
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief…
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do
Senators Dick Durbin and Bill Cassidy are trying to save tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut.
Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang ‘shot caller’ who had final say in shooting
A former Compton gang detective testifies that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” in the South Side Compton Crips.
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80. He gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a role that…
USC football preview: Offense adjusting and ready to go
A last-minute change on the offensive line and competition at receiver are creating some intrigue going into Saturday’s season opener against San Jose State.