Michigan Democrats to lose full control of state government after representatives win mayoral races

Democrats in Michigan who've enjoyed control of the governor’s office and slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature for the past year will soon temporarily lose their majority in the House of Representatives

2023-11-08 22:15

With flowers, altars and candles, Mexicans are honoring deceased relatives on the Day of the Dead

Mexicans in the state of Oaxaca are celebrating the Day of the Dead

2023-11-01 22:23

Biden goes to Illinois auto plant saved by union agreement, a sign his policies are helping workers

President Joe Biden is going to a Stellantis auto plant in the small city of Belvidere, Illinois

2023-11-09 18:30

Vivek Ramaswamy faces attacks from rivals in days after breakout debate performance

Ever since last week's Republican presidential primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy has found himself with more money, more name recognition and dramatically negative focus from his rivals.

2023-09-01 10:53

Who is Ryna Workman? NYU law student president who blames Israel for war filmed defacing posters of Hamas hostages

'I will continue to use my voice to uplift the voices of Palestinians and the struggles they’re going through,' Ryna Workman wrote in a newsletter

2023-10-27 08:46

A Maryland woman's license plate helps her win a $50,000 lottery prize

The numbers on an Maryland woman's license plate led her to win a $50,000 lottery prize from a $1 ticket.

2023-09-17 15:58

Sam Zell, billionaire real estate investor, dies

Sam Zell, a Chicago real estate magnate who earned a multibillion-dollar fortune and a reputation as “the grave dancer” for his ability to revive moribund properties has died due to complications from a recent illness

2023-05-18 23:18

Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater

Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought worsened by climate change

2023-06-02 08:19

It's not only NY, LA, San Francisco. Retail crime has hit a bustling Kansas metropolis

A local Victoria's Secret lost $30,000 a month to theft, authorities say. The Cabela's has reportedly lost more merchandise than any other in the nation. They're not in San Francisco, Chicago or New York, the way some might assume. They're in Wichita, Kansas.

2023-07-03 00:25

At least 13 killed as fierce storms and severe flooding lash southern Europe

At least 13 people have died and several remain missing across Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria as torrential rain and severe flooding batter southern Europe.

2023-09-07 18:48

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer criticizes China for not supporting Israel after Hamas attack

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer has told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that he was very disappointed by China’s statement on the recent Hamas attack because it didn’t show any sympathy or support for Israel

2023-10-09 14:52

State legislator defeats incumbent senator in Virginia race centered on abortion rights

Former state legislator Lashrecse Aird has defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Morrissey in a closely watched primary election nomination contest in Virginia that centered on abortion rights

2023-06-21 08:50