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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for same-sex couples.

By AP 22 hrs ago

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

San Francisco will allow police to deploy robots that kill

San Francisco will allow police to deploy robots that kill

By AP 22 hrs ago

Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

By AP 1 day ago

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

By AP 3 days ago

Head of Haiti's police academy killed at training facility

The killing of Harington Rigaud is just the latest in a number of attacks against law enforcement, including the killings of police officers and attacks on official buildings.

By AP 4 days ago

Head of Haiti's police academy killed at training facility

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

The conference enacted protections for dozens of species of turtle, lizard and frogs including glass frogs whose translucent skin made them a favorite in the pet trade.

By AP 5 days ago

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

U.S: Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia in another mass slaying

Six people were wounded in the shooting, which happened just after 10 p.m. as shoppers were stocking up ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

By AP 6 days ago

U.S: Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia in another mass slaying

Justices asked to hear dog toy dispute, will they bite?

The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle.

By AP 9 days ago

Justices asked to hear dog toy dispute, will they bite?

FBI investigating Chinese 'Police Station' in New York

The FBI is investigating an unauthorized “police station” that China is running out of New York as part of a global network of such outposts, FBI Director Christopher Wray has said.

By VOA 10 days ago

FBI investigating Chinese 'Police Station' in New York

Trump rakes in 72m Twitter followers in hours, closing in on 88m mark before ban

As of 4pm Sunday, Donald Trump's account has attracted over 72m followers – 16m followers shy of its January 2021 mark.

By Too Jared 10 days ago

Trump rakes in 72m Twitter followers in hours, closing in on 88m mark before ban

Biden's granddaughter Naomi ties knot in White House wedding

The newlyweds, who were dressed by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren, posed for photos afterward on the balcony, with the bride’s long veil flowing over the railing.

By AP 11 days ago

Biden's granddaughter Naomi ties knot in White House wedding

In Pelosi, women admire a leader with calm, cool confidence

Nancy Pelosi, in rooms full of powerful men, was tenacious, tactical, and tough; all while being a devoted mother and grandmother at home

By AP 11 days ago

In Pelosi, women admire a leader with calm, cool confidence

'Viral jambalaya': Early flu adding to woes for US hospitals

The American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association this week urged the Biden administration to declare an emergency.

By AP 12 days ago

'Viral jambalaya': Early flu adding to woes for US hospitals

Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

Nancy Pelosi stood in the well of a rapt House on Thursday and announced she would not seek a Democratic leadership position in the Congress that convenes in January,

By AP 12 days ago

Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint

Joe Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland fired from Russia

President Joe Biden said it was 'unlikely' that a missile that killed two in NATO-ally Poland was fired from Russia, but he pledged support for Poland’s investigation.

By AP 14 days ago

Joe Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland fired from Russia

Haiti fears spike in cholera cases as fuel blockade lifts

Cholera cases are overwhelming Haiti, and experts warn the situation could worsen now that the country is bustling following the end of a paralysing fuel blockade.

By VOA 14 days ago

Haiti fears spike in cholera cases as fuel blockade lifts

Former US President Donald Trump seeks White House again

Former US President Donald Trump announces that he will seek the presidency again in 2024 on the Republican Party ticket.

By AP 15 days ago

Former US President Donald Trump seeks White House again

'Here comes the bride': White House to host its 19th wedding

Only eighteen couples have been married at the White House over its history, and the next will President Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden and her fiance, Peter Neal, on November 19.

By AP 15 days ago

'Here comes the bride': White House to host its 19th wedding

Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

Divers for a TV documentary first spotted the piece in March while looking for wreckage of a World War II plane.

By AP 17 days ago

Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

US midterm elections: GOP nudges closer to House win, Senate could hinge on runoff

In the House, Republicans on Wednesday night were within a dozen seats of the 218 needed to take control.

By AP 20 days ago

US midterm elections: GOP nudges closer to House win, Senate could hinge on runoff

Control of House, Senate too close to call in U.S midterm

All 435 seats in the House are at stake and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are being contested. The Senate is currently evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.

By VOA 21 days ago

Control of House, Senate too close to call in U.S midterm

Musk's tweets reveal clues on new Twitter owner

Musk hasn’t detailed the changes he intends to make at Twitter, though he wasted no time in making widespread layoffs.

By AP 23 days ago

Musk's tweets reveal clues on new Twitter owner

Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers

Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun.

By AP 25 days ago

Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers

Ecuador President declares state of emergency after five police officers killed

Lasso, a conservative, has repeatedly blamed violence, including inside prisons, on drug gang retaliation for his government's efforts to combat the trade.

By VOA 28 days ago

Ecuador President declares state of emergency after five police officers killed

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

The preparations come as Trump has been stepping up his efforts to help midterm candidates in the election’s final weeks, hoping to piggyback off expected Republican gains in Congress.

By AP 29 days ago

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

US rapper Takeoff, 28, shot dead in Houston

Entertainment website TMZ reports that the rapper succumbed to gunshot injuries early Tuesday morning at a bowling alley.

By Kirsten Kanja 29 days ago

US rapper Takeoff, 28, shot dead in Houston

One killed at Houston party attended by Migos, police say

Police would not identify the person killed, only describing him as a Black man in his late 20s. Houston Police Lt. Ronnie Willkens said the man appeared to have been shot in the head or neck.

By Associated Press 29 days ago

One killed at Houston party attended by Migos, police say

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi's husband assaulted in break-in

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi's husband assaulted in break-in