■Army reservist Matthew Noyes criticizes the response to the Maine mass shooting. ■Robert Card's brain analysis revealed traumatic brain injuries, possibly from repeated low-level blasts. ■Police and the Army were warned about Card's deteriorating mental health before the shootings. AUGUSTA, Maine — An Army reservist who served with a man...
More Black Women Say Abortion Is Their Top Issue in the 2024 Election, a Survey Finds
■12% of all voters surveyed said abortion was their top issue. ■Among those, two-thirds believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. ■The demographics of abortion voters have shifted, with more Black women prioritizing the issue. WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion...
It’s Not Just What Biden Will Say in State of the Union Address, But How
■The president hopes to showcase his accomplishments on infrastructure and manufacturing. ■Biden enters the speech needing to bolster his 38% approval rating among U.S. adults. ■Biden is set to outline an optimistic future as his key legislative achievements take effect. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to use his...
Jake Paul Fight Against Mike Tyson Is Announced for July 20 and Will Be Streamed Live on Netflix
■Jake Paul has won nine of 10 fights in his boxing career. ■Mike Tyson was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987-90. ■Paul's ambition is to become a world champion, Tyson looks forward to the fight. ARLINGTON, Texas — Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike...
Target Launches New Paid Membership Program in a Bid to Drive Sales at a Time of Cautious Spending
■The program offers unlimited free same-day delivery and two-day shipping. ■Target's fourth-quarter profits increased by 58%, beating Wall Street expectations. ■New initiatives include a collection called Dealworthy and a partnership with designer Kendra Scott. NEW YORK — Target, looking for ways to reverse a sales malaise, is getting into Amazon...
New York Will Send National Guard to Subways After a String of Violent Crimes
■The National Guard will assist the NYPD with bag searches at busy stations. ■The plan is part of a larger effort to address subway crime. ■Critics argue the plan is an overreaction and overreach. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to send the National Guard to the New...
Few Americans Want US More Involved in Current Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC Poll Finds
■Most Democrats and Republicans agree that they want the US to be less involved abroad. ■4 in 10 US adults want America to take a “less active” role in global conflicts. ■Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to favor a reduced US presence overseas. WASHINGTON — As the U.S....
House Passes Bipartisan $460B Spending Package. Senate Expected to Act Before Shutdown Deadline.
■Speaker Mike Johnson outmaneuvers the Freedom Caucus to secure bipartisan passage. ■Democrats and Republicans register key policy victories. ■Non-defense spending is flat compared to the previous year. WASHINGTON — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through...
Liberty University Will Pay $14 Million, the Largest Fine Ever Levied Under the Federal Clery Act
■The fine is the largest under the Clery Act, which requires federally funded schools to report crimes and alert students. ■Liberty has been marketing itself as one of the nation's safest campuses. ■The university plans to make improvements to comply with the Clery Act. Liberty University has agreed to pay...
McConnell Endorses Trump for President. He Once Blamed Trump for ‘Disgraceful’ Jan. 6, 2021, Attack
■McConnell was the last top GOP leader to fall in line with Trump after reopening talks. ■The endorsement gives the green light to other remaining skeptical Republicans. ■Despite his concerns about Trump’s behavior, McConnell appears ready to set aside those issues. WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald...