More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it’s an economic issue
Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O’Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O’Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought Lennon along to meetings with local leaders and constituents.
A look at the Iraqi government’s relationship with armed groups that are clashing with...
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S. strike in Baghdad that killed a commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group this week highlighted the ambiguous...
200 victims allege child sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities
BALTIMORE (AP) — Since Maryland lawmakers eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits last year, the number of victims suing the...
Higher-dose naloxone spray didn’t save more lives, researchers find
NEW YORK (AP) — A new, higher-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses did not save more lives than the previous standard dose, but...
Victims recall lifetimes of trauma as former Olympian pleads guilty to molesting boys in...
BOSTON (AP) — A former Olympian and longtime track coach will spend as many as 11 years in state prison after pleading guilty to...
Inflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve ready to...
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest...
Coming in 2026: The Oscars will add Academy Award for casting directors
Casting directors are some of the most important creatives in entertainment but have never been celebrated as such on Hollywood’s biggest night. Starting next...
Silent Donor platform offers anonymous donations to the mainstream, as privacy debate rages
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Sanders started his company, Silent Donor, based on his own experience giving money to charities.“I was happy to give...
Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend...
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Top Biden administration officials were meeting Thursday with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan in an effort to mend...
Will Lester, longtime AP journalist in South Carolina, Florida and Washington, dies at age...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Will Lester, a longtime reporter and editor for The Associated Press who played a critical role in the news organization’s...