Alabama bans government funding of ‘divisive’ DEI programs in schools
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Wednesday to ban the state and federal funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and…
2 more Mississippi deputies sentenced for roles in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men
Michael Corey Jenkins, pictured before and after being assaulted by six former Rankin County Sheriff's deputies. The third of the six deputies, Daniel Opdyke, was…
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as it watches inflation data
As the Federal Reserve meets Wednesday, economists were expecting no interest rate cut for this meeting. The Fed continues to adhere to its position that…
Trump files defamation suit against ABC News, Stephanopoulos
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against ABC News following an interview between host George Stephanopoulos and Rep. Nancy Mace. The former president's…
Former U.S. military leaders assess 2021 troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
1 of 8 | Retired Gen. Mark A. Milley (L) and Ret. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie testify during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. Both men…
After merger failure, JetBlue now says it will cut back flights, routes
Earlier this year, a planned merger between JetBlue Airways (pictured) and Spirit Airlines failed. On Tuesday, New York-based JetBlue Airways said that it plans to…
Customs officials warn about risks of popular Easter egg tradition on Southwest border
1 of 2 | According to tradition, when a cascaron -- a hollowed-out egg shell filled with confetti or trinkets -- is broken over a…
Blinken says U.S. has ‘ironclad commitment’ to Philippines alliance in Manila
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manila on Tuesday to reinforce the United States' "ironclad" security relationship with the Philippines. File Photo by Gian…
EU allocates $5B for Ukraine as new U.S. funding remains uncertain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi (C), European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) and President of the European Council Charles Michel pose for a photo in…
Judge OKs testimony from ex-attorney Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels in Trump’s hush money trial
1 of 2 | A judge on Monday ruled that testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels can be presented during former President Donald Trump's…
Possibility of salmonella contamination triggers Trader Joe’s cashews recall
March 18 (UPI) -- Wenders LLC on Monday recalled four lots of Trader Joe's Nuts due to potential salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug…
Supreme Court refuses appeal by former N.M. official convicted in Jan. 6 riots
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear the case of a former New Mexico county official, Couy Griffin, who was ordered to step down…
Former Texas energy exec pleads guilty to $5.5 million in kickbacks to brokerage firm
March 18 (UPI) -- A former Texas energy executive entered into a plea deal last week in connection with a $5.5 million kickback scheme that…
Ohio governor declares state of emergency
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties Sunday in the wake of severe storms that struck the state last…
Burger King faces $15M lawsuit for failure to stop ‘open air drug bazaar’
Burger King is facing a $15 million lawsuit filed by a concerned resident who claims the fast-food giant’s location on Fulton Street in New York…
Chicago to start evicting migrants from city shelters under amended policy
1 of 2 | Officials in Chicago (City Hall pictured) will begin evicting adult migrants staying in the city’s shelters, following through on Mayor Brandon…
2024 presidential election: Nevada, Arizona small but crucial
LAS VEGAS — When President Biden flies into Nevada on Monday and to Arizona the following day, he’s likely to compliment the West’s natural beauty, pay…
Univ. of Maryland lifts ban on frat, sorority events after misconduct investigation
The University of Maryland has lifted suspensions on 32 fraternities and sororities after concerns about misconduct surfaced earlier this month. Five other groups remain under…
Commission: ‘Abdication’ of law enforcement allowed Maine mass shootings
Robert Card, 40, is seen in an image from surveillance footage during the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25. Local authorities had enough…
Millions descend on Fifth Ave. for 263rd NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1 of 9 | Parade goers cheer as participants in the St. Patrick's Day Parade march up Fifth Avenue in New York City on Saturday.…