Nevada river makes 'most endangered' list as mining, solar threats mount
The mighty-but-little-known Amargosa River gained dubious national recognition this week.Without intervention preventing... Read More
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Judge pauses ruling after ordering release of man shot 7 times by ICE in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man who was shot seven times by immigration agents during a traffic stop near Modesto and then charged with assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer will remain in custody for at least ...Read more
Guard at infamous South Carolina prison who secretly married inmate indicted, state AG says
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two guards at a notorious prison were recently indicted for having illicit relationships with prisoners and helping to smuggle contraband into the correctional facility, according to the South Carolina ...Read more
Justice Department seeks to throw out Jan. 6 conviction of ex-Philly Proud Boy leader Zach Rehl
The Justice Department said Tuesday it was seeking to vacate the conviction of Zach Rehl, the former leader of the Philadelphia Proud Boys who was found guilty of seditious conspiracy for his role in helping incite the ...Read more
Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle bill and warn of job losses and public safety risks
SPRINGFIELD — A coalition of unions representing workers from bus drivers to construction workers converged on the statehouse Tuesday to lobby against legislation that would create pilot programs for driverless vehicles ...Read more
AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds
Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that’s becoming increasingly integral in ...Read more
Your guide to California's 6th Congressional District race
The Sacramento area’s 6th Congressional District race features a slate of high-profile candidates with experience in elected office or leadership roles.
Among the most well-known names are U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, former ...Read more
Microsoft rejects speculation it's axing its carbon business
Microsoft Corp., the world’s biggest investor in carbon removal projects, rejected speculation that it is abandoning its efforts to build out the technology.
“Our carbon removal program has not ended,” Microsoft ...Read more
Vance hits rough patch as Iran talks falter, Orbán goes down in Hungary
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump might have declared Vice President JD Vance did a “good job” in weekend talks that did not produce a peace pact with Iran, but there are scant signs his recent high-profile ...Read more
Mamdani's city-run grocery stores to offer heavy discounts on basics, cost $70 million to build
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled new details about how his planned city-run grocery stores in each borough would work on Tuesday, saying the stores will offer discounted prices for an “essential basket of goods...Read more
US, Iran seek more ceasefire talks as blockade stops ships
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days, while a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects.
The ...Read more
LA Unified strike averted; schools open Tuesday as unions reach tentative deals with raises
LOS ANGELES — A strike that would have shut down schools for nearly 400,000 students was averted at the eleventh hour early Tuesday after the Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with the ...Read more
Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Eric Swalwell’s downfall has raised the possibility of a broader reckoning on Capitol Hill as congressional staffers, reporters and opposition researchers race to verify long-standing rumors of a sordid ...Read more
'A terrible thing': Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner apologizes to family of Texas girl in letter
FORT WORTH, Texas — Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner apologized to Athena Strand’s family for killing their daughter, but also joked with his grandmother about selling his story for $1 million, according to evidence ...Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday afternoon that he’s calling a special election to finish the remaining months of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term after he resigned earlier in the day amid sexual assault ...Read more
DA says Weinstein made brazen comment to court officer: 'You would have done the exact same thing'
NEW YORK —Harvey Weinstein brazenly made a shameless comment to an officer at the lower Manhattan criminal courthouse when he was first tried for rape and sexual assault, prosecutors claimed Tuesday as the disgraced film...Read more
Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody
MEXICO CITY — Amid growing outrage about deaths of Mexican citizens in immigration custody, President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday ordered Mexican diplomats to step up scrutiny of U.S. detention centers where Mexican ...Read more
Maryland severs vaccine ties with CDC policies
As of July 1, a new law will allow the state of Maryland to determine what vaccines can be administered to individuals at least seven years of age, while also reducing certain out-of-pocket costs for families. Gov. Wes ...Read more
Kentucky Legislature overrides Beshear vetoes of McConnell statue, lawmaker pay raises, more
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear nixed a funding cap for natural disaster response, state audits of local school district finances and a designated spot in the Capitol for a statue of Sen. Mitch McConnell as part of ...Read more
Senate prepared for any Supreme Court opening, Grassley says
WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley said his committee will be “fully prepared” to process a Supreme Court nomination if a justice retires at the end of this term, and he would recommend President ...Read more
In Congress, 'see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil'
WASHINGTON — Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake.
Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure...Read more
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