Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging Florida school mask mandate ban
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Thursday refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that parents shouldRead More
Afghans plead for faster US evacuation from Taliban rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — Educated young women, former U.S. military translators and other Afghans most at-risk from the Taliban appealed to the Biden administration to getRead More
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an escalating battle with Republican governors, President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action againstRead More
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol surrendered to law enforcementRead More
US Capitol Police official in charge of intel on January 6 returns to that role
(CNN) — The US Capitol Police official who was in charge of intelligence operations on January 6 before briefly becoming acting chief has returned to her previousRead More
Biden admin to ban pesticide tied to children’s health problems, reversing Trump-era decision
(CNN) — A widely used pesticide that could cause potential health issues in children will no longer be used on food in the US, the Environmental ProtectionRead More
Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he is committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that meansRead More
Biden to require COVID vaccines for nursing home staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that his administration will require that nursing home staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a conditionRead More
Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban vowed Tuesday to respect women’s rights, forgive those who fought them and ensure Afghanistan does not become a havenRead More
Food stamp benefits to increase by more than 25% in October
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families —Read More