General News
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WEATHER: Jan. 22-28, 2026
Thursday: Cloudy with a high near 33 and light and variable winds. Gradually clearing overnight, becoming mostly c…
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ba…
Ida deaths: Nursing home residents die after evacuation
INDEPENDENCE, La. (AP) — Four nursing home residents in Louisiana died after being evacuated during
NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved…
US to bolster firefighter ranks as wildfires burn year-round
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. wildfire managers have started shifting from seasonal to full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has become a
EXPLAINER: Resistance leader’s death deepens Kashmir strife
NEW DELHI (AP) — The
Questioning a catchphrase: 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated'
WASHINGTON (AP) — This summer’s coronavirus resurgence has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President Joe Biden on down.
Biden blasts high court failure to block Texas abortion curb
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court's decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate…
First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price gouging
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — As fearful Lake Tahoe residents packed up belongings and fled a raging wildfire burning toward the California-Nevada border, some encountered an unexpected obstacle: price gouging.
Milley: US coordination with Taliban on strikes 'possible'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it's “possible” the United States will seek to coordinate with the Taliban on counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Isl…
'It looked apocalyptic': Crew describes Afghan departure
WASHINGTON (AP) — It looked like a zombie apocalypse.
Afghan evacuation raises concerns about child trafficking
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are looking into reports that in the frantic evacuation of desperate Afghans from Kabul, older men were admitted together with young girls they claimed as “brides” or otherwise sexu…
Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday directed the declassification of certain documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a supportive gesture to victims' families who have long sought th…
China bans men it sees as not masculine enough from TV
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government banned effeminate men on TV and told broadcasters Thursday to promote “revolutionary culture,” broadening a campaign to tighten control over business and society and enforce offici…
Oregon starts wrestling over new congressional district
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With Oregon getting an additional congressional seat based on population growth, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers on Friday presented dueling visions on where that new district should be.
Lake Tahoe resort city OK for now, wildfire fight not over
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for …