Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It’s now been two and a half…
BANGKOK (AP) — The order came from the top. China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again. He ordered local governments to prevent future “extreme cases.” The attacks,…
What happens if you eat a messy burger in your car? What about biting into a burrito while the filling squirts into your lap? Well, hopefully nothing. There’s no law that prevents you from enjoying…
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nation. A…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social…
TAMPA — When Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, Virginia and Jeff Rapkin’s North Port home didn’t stand a chance. The Category 4 storm felled a tree that landed on their two-story house. Part of its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the…
The road can be a dangerous place, especially when you’re driving your vehicle in peace and find yourself suddenly crashed into. Whether it’s the weather conditions or careless drivers, car crashes can result in severe…
MIAMI — A Haitian American organization has filed suit in federal court against the American Red Cross, the International Red Cross and related entities, accusing the well-known charities of exploiting “the poverty and calamities” of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name…