Tag: U.S. news
A year before declaring independence, colonists offered ‘Olive Branch’ petition to King George III
NEW YORK – Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and overseas....
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest
NEW YORK – The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping...
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
NEW YORK – Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.Outlets including People and USA Today cited a...
Missouri judge again blocks many of the state’s anti-abortion laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri judge blocked many of the state's abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little...
Nitrogen execution set for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama has scheduled a September execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a...
Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama has scheduled a September execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a...
How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
LOS ANGELES – Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say he is a changed man. Will that spare him from more time behind bars?
NEW YORK – In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge confronted the hip-hop impresario with a disturbing aspect of his...
Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May...
What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end
The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Buyers have until Sept. 30 to...
