Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said. Thomas, 73, had entered the hospital last Friday evening after experiencing “flu-like symptoms." He was treated for an infection with intravenous antibiotics, the court said Sunday in announcing his hospitalization. He...
Biden in Poland Salutes US Troops, Will Meet Ukrainians
President Joe Biden visited U.S. troops stationed near Poland’s border with Ukraine on Friday and was getting a first hand look at the growing humanitarian response to the millions of Ukrainians who are fleeing to Poland to escape Russia’s assault on their homeland. Biden's first stop was with members of...
Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Restrict Trans Athletes, Surgeries
The Arizona Legislature passed bills Thursday to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams, joining a growing list of Republican-controlled states attempting to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has...
New Rules Aim to Decide US Asylum Cases in Months, Not Years
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled new procedures to handle asylum claims at the U.S. southern border, hoping to decide cases in months instead of years. The rules empower asylum officers to grant or deny claims, an authority that has been limited to immigration judges for people arriving at the border with Mexico. Until...
Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Decades
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic. Jobless claims fell by 28,000 to 187,000 for the week ending...
Sacramento Teachers Walk Out Over Pay, Staff Shortages
Thousands of teachers and other school workers in Sacramento walked off the job Wednesday as the California capital became the second big U.S. school district this month to see a work stoppage over pay and staffing shortages as a teachers strike in Minneapolis entered its third week. The disputes...
‘Stellar’ Reputation: Legal Experts Assessing Judge Jackson
Legal experts praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in her final day of Senate hearings on Thursday, with a top lawyers' group saying its review found she has a “sterling" reputation, “exceptional” competence and is well qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. The testimony from the American Bar Association...
Americans Want Biden to Be Tougher on Russia: AP-NORC Poll
As President Joe Biden meets with key allies in Brussels to coordinate a stronger response to Russia's monthlong assault on Ukraine, a new poll shows Americans have yet to rally around his leadership. Concern about Russia has swelled and support for a major U.S. role in the conflict strengthened in...
Russia-Ukraine War: Key Things to Know About the Conflict
Ukraine’s cities stood under relentless Russian fire as NATO leaders met in Brussels and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the alliance to provide unlimited aid to balance the battle against Moscow. As Western leaders worried about Russia using chemical, biological, or even nuclear weapons, Zelenskyy charged that on Thursday morning, Russia used phosphorous...
Newsom Floats $800 Max Gas Rebate for Vehicle Owners
SACRAMENTO — Californians who own cars could get up to $800 from the state to help offset record-high gas prices under a proposal announced Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Registered owners would get $400 per vehicle, capped at two vehicles. People who own electric vehicles or others that...