Russian freight train derails after being hit by explosive device, Bryansk governor says
An explosion in a Russian region bordering Ukraine has derailed a freight train on Monday, the local governor said in a social media post, adding…
Colorado governor signs four gun control bills into law after horrific Club Q shooting
Colorado governor Jared Polis has signed four new gun control bills into law, five months after the Club Q nightclub shooting. Content warning: This story…
Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis over “retaliation” for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition
Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida governor Ron DeSantis for allegedly violating its First Amendment rights. Over the last year, the beloved company and…
Ukrainian shelling of Russian village kills two, governor says | Russia-Ukraine war News
Attack on village inside Russian territory follows drone raid on fuel storage facility in Russia-annexed Crimea that destroyed thousands of tonnes of oil. Two civilians…
Florida Republicans pass bill allowing DeSantis to run for president and remain governor
Ron DeSantis would be allowed to stay on as Florida governor while conducting a run for U.S. president under a bill approved Friday by GOP…
Colorado governor signs gun control bills after massacre
DENVER — Colorado’s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, following the lead of other states struggling to confront a nationwide surge in violent crime and…
Bill would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor
Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final…
Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor | Elections News
US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have…
U.S. bars entry to Sri Lankan governor over gross human rights violations
The United States on Wednesday designated North Western Province Gov. Wasantha Karannagoda over human rights violations he is accused of committing during his time as…
US sanctions Sri Lankan governor over civil war killings | Human Rights News
US to deny visas on human rights grounds to the North Western Province governor and ex-navy chief Wasantha Karannagoda and his wife. The United States…
North Dakota governor signs law banning nearly all abortions
North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure throughout…
Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid for California governor
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announced she is running for governor on Monday, laying down an early marker for what is likely to be a…
Tenn. governor announces special legislative session on gun reform
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced a special legislative session to address gun reform on Friday moments after the regular session was adjourned without taking up…
North Dakota governor signs law limiting transgender care
North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill into law that restricts transgender healthcare in the state, immediately making it a crime to…
North Dakota governor signs bill banning minors from gender-affirming care
North Dakota's Republican governor, Doug Burgum, has signed legislation to ban minors from gender-affirming care. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum/Twitter April 21…
Florida Governor DeSantis intensifies battle with Disney | Business and Economy News
DeSantis said the US state will nullify a development agreement that Disney had put in place to safeguard its business. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has…
Dozens of defence forces killed in Burkina Faso attack: Governor | Conflict News
Provisional death toll was 34 volunteers and six soldiers in an attack carried out by unidentified men, authorities say. Unidentified assailants have killed 40 people…
Billie Jean King praises Coco Gauff, rips Ron DeSantis, Fla. governor
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Tennis legend Billie Jean King finally met Coco Gauff’s grandmother on Friday.Yvonne Odom was a leader at the women’s luncheon “Champions…
Florida Governor DeSantis to sign six-week abortion ban | Health News
DeSantis, a Republican leader and possible contender for the US presidency in 2024, is expected to sign the bill into law. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,…
North Dakota governor signs bills banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday signed legislation that restricts transgender girls' participation in sports. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum/Twitter April…