States scramble to issue full SNAP benefits after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get…
Ailing civil rights icon, Jesse Jackson, hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized…
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women’s health from Melinda French Gates
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling…
These 8 senators broke ranks with Democrats on shutdown deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from Democrats as they…
Arctic blast sweeps across parts of the US
CHICAGO (AP) — A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the…
Shutdown could significantly disrupt Thanksgiving air travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned…
Heavy snow expected in Great Lakes as temperatures to plummet in South
CHICAGO (AP) — Large swaths of the U.S. awaited one of the season’s first blasts of wintry weather…
After trial, Oregon judge again rules against National Guard deployment in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to…
Data centers and rising utility bills emerge as flashpoints for 2026 elections
Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests…
US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut flights
Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while…
Government shutdown leads to flight reductions at 40 US airports
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of flights set for Friday are already being cut at major U.S. airports…
Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to limit use of force on peaceful protesters
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago will issue an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of…