Rhode Island has moved its primary elections to Wednesday, Sept. 9, to avoid conflict with Labor Day. Gov. Dan McKee approved the change earlier this week. The election was initially set for Sept. 8, …
Environmental organizations in Massachusetts are urging water officials to keep sewage out of waterways in several Boston-area communities by committing to a more modern sewer system with separate …
Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he’s had “difficult conversations with people I care about,” including his family, his coaching staff and players, following the publication of photos of the …
President Donald Trump’s court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site. Secrecy surrounding White House security makes …
There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing chipping potatoes that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in …
Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most …
The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices. But crude oil isn’t just refined as fuel. Petrochemicals derived from …
President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans. Many exiles are seeking compensation for homes and businesses taken after …
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Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2026. There are 253 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of …
Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says Olaolukitan Adon Abel was found in his cell …
A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The ruling Tuesday by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals was a victory for conservatives …
The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator would not negotiate in the face of threats. President Donald Trump has offered mixed messages about the …
The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant is being held at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Her arrest comes amid signs that the Trump administration is dialing back leniency toward …
Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death. Leo recalled the preaching of Francis about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor …
Virginia voters are deciding on a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats. The proposed constitutional amendment bypasses the state's bipartisan …
Asian shares are mostly rising, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war. Benchmarks rose in early …
Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis. Rising rental and housing costs have priced many Spaniards out of the market, despite a recent economic boom. The …
A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire when she found him burglarizing her home is set to be executed. Fifty-eight-year-old Chadwick Scott Willacy is scheduled to receive a lethal injection …
The owner of the gun that was used by a gunman to kill eight children in Louisiana on Sunday says the firearm was stolen from his truck, according to court documents. The alleged gun owner said he …