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NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test
NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel
Recreational marijuana and 21 other citizen initiatives fail to qualify for Florida's 2026 ballot
A proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution that would have allowed recreational marijuana use for adults h...
School closures in the Southeast stretch into 2nd week after latest winter storm
School systems across the Southeast are dealing with weather-related school closures for the second week in a...
Coast Guard identifies victims, begins investigating fishing boat's deadly sinking
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have launched a formal investigation into the sinking of a commercial fish...
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 02-08-14-40-63, Powerball: 23
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
A Nevada jury has convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor
Polly Cooper, Oneida woman who helped save Washington's army, is honored on $1 coin
A newly minted $1 coin will feature a woman from the Oneida tribe, Polly Cooper, known for aiding George Washi...
Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz in latest feud with the Trump administration
A new front in the battle between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump's Republi...
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at m...
UN criticizes Haiti for lack of progress on a political transition
The U.N. Security Council has criticized Haitian authorities for the lack of progress in achieving a political...
Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and ot...
House Republicans propose stricter voting requirements as Trump administration eyes the midterms
House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws
Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo
The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly...
Death Valley landmark Scotty’s Castle is reopening for limited tours after years of flood repairs
Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of...
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and...
Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
The Army general tapped to lead the NSA is promising to follow the law and the Constitution when it comes to u...
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that bur...
Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US
A U.S. immigration judge has granted asylum to Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in China and fears p...