Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer…
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court has lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion…
Trump says he was being a ‘bit sarcastic’ when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he…
Texas officials say 3 people have been killed in vehicle crashes in a dust storm in the state’s Panhandle
Texas officials say 3 people have been killed in vehicle crashes in a dust storm in the state’s Panhandle
Audio of 911 call released in Idaho student murders case
The audio of a 911 call made on the day four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death reveals…
Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk
A sweeping storm system moving across the U.S. threatens to bring tornadoes, blizzards and possibly wildfires to different regions of…
Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one
The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.”
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day
UN chief describes aid cuts as ‘a crime’ during visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has described humanitarian aid cuts by the United States and other countries as “a crime”
Protestant denominations cutting staff, trying new ideas amid declines in members and money
When the Episcopal Church announced cuts to its national staff last month, it was the latest in a long-running cycle…