The giant machines that will bore a train tunnel beneath the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey are being assembled. The $16 billion tunnel is one of the largest and costliest mass …
The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland …
Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black, Democratic-held congressional seats. The Senate committee vote early Wednesday follows a U.S. Supreme …
Spencer Pratt, known for his role on the reality television show "The Hills," is running for mayor of Los Angeles. He's positioning himself as a savior, promising to tackle the city's disorder and …
The company that operates the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has told The Associated Press that it expects to know by the end of the week if the vessel will keep to its cruising …
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified …
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties. The move led Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis …
All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a weekend shooting. The Missouri standout was shot in the upper leg at an outdoor concert. Police have …
Laurel Park, set to become a training facility, spruced things up for a chance to relive its glory days by hosting its first and probably only Preakness Stakes. __ This is a photo gallery curated by …
Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor. Known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results against Donald Trump, many Republicans regard …
When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the …
Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate. The major human …
The Corleone crime family saga is getting a new chapter. Random House has acquired a “Godfather” novel authorized by Mario Puzo's estate, written by bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. Scheduled …
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech, agriculture as well as aerospace and defense have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week. Trump leaves Tuesday for Beijing …
Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, “The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas” has dropped on HBO Max. It’s the latest in “The List Series” created by Timothy …
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his …
Republicans want voters to think of working-class tax cuts when they weigh the economy and the 2025 law that President Donald Trump calls his “big beautiful bill.” But Democrats point to …
Today is Wednesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2026. There are 232 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against Mexico, …
Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why. Government figured released on Tuesday showed prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% last …
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