New parents in Baltimore could get $1,000 if voters approve ‘baby bonus’ initiative
BALTIMORE (AP) — A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a program that would give $1,000 to new parents in the...
Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For 30 years, the Essence Festival of Culture has brought together people from all walks of life and from around...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice...
Hawaii governor says Biden could decide within days whether to remain in the presidential...
President Joe Biden could make a decision within days whether to remain a candidate for reelection, said Hawaii’s governor who participated in a recent...
At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As President Joe Biden tries to revive his embattled reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris led a parade of Black...
Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against Donald Trump refused Saturday to throw out charges against a co-defendant...
Amtrak service from New York City to Boston suspended for the day
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak service between New York and Boston has been suspended for the rest of the day, the rail service announced...
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on three of the biggest blockbusters of all...
Crews search Lake Michigan for 2 Chicago-area men who went missing while boating in...
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Crews were searching Lake Michigan for two suburban Chicago men Saturday, more than a day after they went missing as...
Off-duty NYPD officer who was among 4 killed when drunk driver crashed into nail...
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) — An off-duty New York Police Department officer who was among four killed when a drunk driver plowed into...