Pennsylvania state House Republicans propose antisemitism education legislation
By Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — In the aftermath of the University of Pennsylvania’s president quitting after critiques of her handling of…
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Oregon State Hospital taking corrective steps by deadline to head off Medicare termination after patient’s escape
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Hospital is developing a corrective action plan to submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…
Continue ReadingJudge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man who spent 35 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit has been freed after…
Continue ReadingFive whales came to a Connecticut aquarium in 2021. Three have now died
MYSTIC, Conn. (AP) — A 9-year-old beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium named Kharabali has died. It marks the third death among five whales that were…
Continue ReadingUniversities of Wisconsin regents to vote again on GOP deal to cut diversity spots for cash
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Universities of Wisconsin regents are set to vote again on a deal with Republican lawmakers…
Continue ReadingCongressional candidate’s voter outreach tool is latest AI experiment ahead of 2024 elections
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press A phone-banking tool powered entirely by artificial intelligence is getting its first real-world test in a…
Continue ReadingRussian man who flew on Los Angeles flight without passport or ticket charged with federal crime
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Russian man who flew on a plane from Denmark to Los Angeles in November without a passport or ticket told U.S. authorities he…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says ‘no way’
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have rested his defense and have sought again to…
Continue ReadingHouse panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats…
Continue ReadingHaley gets endorsement from Gov. Chris Sununu ahead of pivotal New Hampshire primary
By MEG KINNARD and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has endorsed Nikki Haley for president.…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects delay of ruling backing North Dakota tribes’ effort to change legislative boundaries
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a motion to stay his decision in a redistricting lawsuit brought by…
Continue ReadingColorado authorities identify 4 people found dead following reported shooting inside home
PEYTON, Colo. (AP) — Colorado authorities have released the identities of four people, including three family members, who were found dead inside a…
Continue ReadingArgentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures
By DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Tuesday announced a sharp devaluation of its currency and cuts to…
Continue ReadingCrews work to contain gas pipeline spill in Washington state
CONWAY, Wash. (AP) — Responders set up a containment boom after a gasoline spill from the weekend failure of part of a pipeline in northwest…
Continue ReadingAn abortion ban enacted in 1864 is under review in the Arizona Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court is grilling lawyers over whether a pre-statehood ban on nearly all abortions is limited or has been made moot by other…
Continue ReadingUS wildlife managers capture wandering Mexican wolf, attempt dating game ahead of breeding season
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Mexican gray wolf that traveled far beyond the boundaries set in the…
Continue ReadingKate Cox sought an abortion in Texas. A court said no because she didn’t show her life was in danger
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kate Cox, whose fetus had a fatal condition, did not qualify for an…
Continue ReadingScientists discover ‘staggering’ features in massive Milky Way star explosion
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of years ago, a star in our galaxy violently exploded and created a glowing supernova remnant…
Continue ReadingHow the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Over five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard,…
Continue ReadingPolice ask for charges in fatal stabbing of Detroit synagogue leader
DETROIT (AP) — Police are requesting charges in the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader in October. The prosecutor’s office says no…
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