Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
The Supreme Court says retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the high court, died Friday. She was 93.
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Rep. George Santos has been expelled from Congress over ethics violations
The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct, making him just the sixth member in the chamber's history to be ousted by his colleagues.
Henry Kissinger, towering American diplomat under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who stands among the 20th century’s commanding figures in U.S. foreign policy, has died at 100, his consulting firm says.
Israeli media say Hamas has released the first group of Israeli hostages
Israeli media say the Hamas militant group has released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip for nearly seven weeks.
Qatar confirms Israel-Hamas ‘humanitarian’ truce for hostages deal; Palestinian prisoners will also be freed
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
It’s the same political move that cost Kevin McCarthy, the former House speaker, his job. This time, Johnson appears on track for a better outcome.
US consumer inflation eased in October as cheaper gas slowed overall price increases
Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time
The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announces he is dropping out of the 2024 race
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott has announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 race, about two months before the start of voting in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses.
House Republicans look to pass two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal Saturday to temporarily extend government funding for some agencies and programs.
Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios
Hollywood's actors union has reached a tentative deal with studios to end its strike, bringing to an end the months of labor strife that has hobbled production in Hollywood.
Biden, Democrats cheer Ohio’s abortion rights vote; Kentucky Gov. Beshear wins reelection | Follow live updates
Off-year elections will decide governors in Kentucky and Mississippi, the fate of abortion and marijuana amendments in Ohio, legislative control in Virginia and more. Follow along for the latest updates.
US employers pulled back on hiring in October, adding 150,000 jobs in face of higher borrowing rates
The nation's employers scaled back their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a sign that the labor market remains resilient despite economic uncertainties and high interest rates that have made borrowing much costlier for companies and consumers.
FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted in historic cryptocurrency fraud scheme
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been convicted on federal charges by New York jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn’t defraud customers.
House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP’s approach
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza, in a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden.
Biden calls for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war, time to get prisoners out
President Joe Biden says for the first time he thinks there should be a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war in order to get prisoners out.
Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House after struggling to gain traction
He said in Las Vegas that "after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today."
Maine mass killing suspect found dead after 2-day manhunt left region on edge
Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
The U.S. has launched airstrikes on two locations in Syria linked to Iran in retaliation for a slew of recent drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region.
Police took Army reservist suspected in Maine killings for evaluation after erratic behavior in July
A U.S. Army reservist suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine had been taken by police for an evaluation after military officials became concerned that he was acting erratically in mid-July, a U.S. official said.
UPDATE: Maine's governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston
Maine’s governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Maine. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday.
US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
The economy expanded last quarter at the fastest pace in more than two years — and more than twice the 2.1% annual rate of the previous quarter.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Rep. Mike Johnson elected House speaker with broad GOP support
The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks and is desperate to end the chaos and get back to work. Ahead of voting Johnson said he felt “very good.”
