Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the newly announced running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, has worked with his state’s Democratic-controlled Legislature to enact an ambitious agenda of liberal policies: free college tuition for low-income students, free meals for schoolchildren, legal recreational marijuana and protections for transgender people. “You don’t...
Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his...
A Rocket Attack at an Iraqi Military Base Injures US Personnel, Officials Tell AP
WASHINGTON — Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias. And they said the U.S. was looking into reports of a possible...
Former Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Lobbies for Ukrainian Interests
WASHINGTON — With former President Donald Trump and his allies signaling that he will scale back assistance to Ukraine if he retakes the White House, a onetime close adviser has accepted a $50,000-a-month contract to lobby for Ukrainian interests. Conway Represents Victor Pinchuk Kellyanne Conway, who served as a top...
Harris Gains Big Ground on Trump, Leads Him in Some Polls
Vice President Kamala Harris has made significant gains against former President Donald Trump in the presidential race, according to several recent polls, Forbes reports. Since taking over the campaign from Joe Biden, Harris now leads Trump by four points in the latest Morning Consult survey, marking a high point for...
Armand Duplantis Breaks World Pole Vault Record at Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France — The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the Olympic track wrapped up for the evening and the crowd of 80,000 at the Stade de France still on their feet, Armand Duplantis rested the pole on...
Police Release Images of Suspects and Car in Killing of Actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Police have released images of three suspects and the getaway car used in the killing of former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car. The two images were released by the Los Angeles Police...
Oakland A’s to Sell Stake in Coliseum to Local Black Development Group
OAKLAND — The departing Oakland Athletics has reached a tentative agreement to sell its half of the Coliseum to a private Black development group for $125 million, paving the way for the group to build a giant entertainment and sports complex in a long-neglected part of the San Francisco Bay...
RFK Jr. in NY Court to Fight Ballot-Access Suit Claiming He Doesn’t Live in the State
ALBANY, N.Y. — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought to be on New York's ballot Monday as a trial began over whether he falsely claimed to live in the state. The lawsuit alleges that Kennedy's nominating petition listed a residence in New York City's northern suburbs while he...
IOC Rejects IBA’s Gender Tests, Allows Disputed Female Boxers to Continue
The International Olympic Committee has affirmed that two female boxers involved in a gender dispute will continue to compete in the Paris Olympics as long as they keep winning. The athletes, Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, meet all eligibility criteria despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships....