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Alabama Lawmakers Aim to Approve Immunity Laws for IVF Providers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval... Read More

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation to shield providers from the fall out of a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Committees in... Read More

2024-03-04 19:49:13
by Dan McCue
Central Arizona Utility Updates Sustainability Plan

PHOENIX — The utility that provides power to Phoenix and much of the rest of central Arizona on Monday redoubled... Read More

PHOENIX — The utility that provides power to Phoenix and much of the rest of central Arizona on Monday redoubled its commitment to reducing greenhouse gases, less than a week after announcing it needs to double or triple its power... Read More

More Mountain Snow Expected as Powerful Blizzard Moves Out of Northern California

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early... Read More

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to... Read More

Florida Lawmakers Prepare for Gov. DeSantis to Veto Social Media Ban on Children Under 16

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media... Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 on Friday and finding a way to make him more comfortable with its language before their... Read More

2024-02-29 18:49:41
by Dan McCue
Cornel West Secures Spot on South Carolina Ballot for November

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dr. Cornel West, who is waging an independent campaign for the presidency under the banner of his... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dr. Cornel West, who is waging an independent campaign for the presidency under the banner of his Justice for All Party, has secured a spot on the November ballot in South Carolina. West, the Dietrich Bonhoeffer professor... Read More

Blizzard Warning of up to 10 Feet of Snow in the Sierra Could Make Travel 'Dangerous to Impossible'

A Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is shaping up to be the strongest of the season, forecasters... Read More

A Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is shaping up to be the strongest of the season, forecasters say, as it pushes toward California with potential blizzard conditions in the Sierra and up to 10 feet (3 meters) of snow... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Idaho's GOP Caucuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That’s what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That’s what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when they gather in meetings across the state to help pick their party’s presidential nominee. State legislators originally hoped to save... Read More

Wildfire Grows Into Second-Largest in Texas History

A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and... Read More

A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the widening flames. The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of... Read More

2024-02-27 18:40:55
by Dan McCue
Energy Department to Award $366M to Projects in Tribal, Rural Communities

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced it is awarding $366 million to 17 projects intended to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced it is awarding $366 million to 17 projects intended to bring power and much-needed clean energy upgrades to rural and remote areas across the country. Of the projects, a dozen... Read More

Ohio Commission Awards Bids to Frack Oil and Gas Under State Parks, Wildlife Areas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio commission awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks Monday, despite statewide... Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio commission awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks Monday, despite statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support. The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission granted the mineral... Read More

Facing Backlash Over IVF Ruling, Alabama Lawmakers Look for a Fix

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers began scrambling for ways to protect Alabama in vitro fertilization services after multiple providers paused treatment in... Read More

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers began scrambling for ways to protect Alabama in vitro fertilization services after multiple providers paused treatment in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under a state law. Facing... Read More

2024-02-25 18:09:33
by Dan McCue
Trump Wins South Carolina Primary, Haley Outperforms Polls

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Donald Trump soundly defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the state Republican presidential... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Donald Trump soundly defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the state Republican presidential primary on Saturday, but she vowed to fight on and planned to be in Michigan, the next state going to... Read More

2024-02-23 21:39:28
by Dan McCue
Haley Campaign Doubles Down With Seven-Figure Super Tuesday Ad Buy

CHARLESTON, S.C — Despite predictions of a potential double-digit loss in her home state, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C — Despite predictions of a potential double-digit loss in her home state, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is showing no signs of throwing in the towel on her quest for the Republican presidential nomination anytime soon. On... Read More

Some Republicans Voicing Doubt Over Alabama IVF Ruling. Democrats See an Opportunity

Some Republicans joined Democrats in expressing alarm over a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that jeopardized future access to... Read More

Some Republicans joined Democrats in expressing alarm over a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that jeopardized future access to in vitro fertilization, giving allies of President Joe Biden new fuel for their efforts to center abortion access in the... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Michigan's Presidential Primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to repeat their past Michigan primary victories on Tuesday, when they each... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to repeat their past Michigan primary victories on Tuesday, when they each face opponents who haven’t yet won a contest this year but also show no indication of dropping out. Biden is fending... Read More

New York AG Says She’ll Seize Trump’s Property if He Can’t Pay $454M Civil Fraud Debt

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump could be at risk of losing some of his prized properties if he can’t... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump could be at risk of losing some of his prized properties if he can’t pay his staggering New York civil fraud penalty. With interest, he owes the state nearly $454 million — and the... Read More

2024-02-21 20:00:59
by Dan McCue
Alabama Ruling on Frozen Embryos Has IVF Advocates Reeling

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In an unprecedented move, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that frozen embryos stored in a fertility... Read More

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In an unprecedented move, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that frozen embryos stored in a fertility freezer clinic should be accorded the same legal protections as an existing child or a fetus gestating in its mother’s... Read More

2024-02-20 20:21:27
by Dan McCue
New Poll Shows Haley Closing Gap With Trump in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in the Palmetto State with five days to go before the GOP primary here. The latest Emerson College/The Hill poll still... Read More

2024-02-18 16:39:02
by Dan McCue
Former SC Lt. Gov. on Trump, GOP Primary and Why You Shouldn’t Pass Up the Chitlin’ Strut

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to national presidential politics. “I must have been 11 or 12 at the time and early on, former Texas Gov. John... Read More

2024-02-15 18:51:44
by Dan McCue
Retired Army General Assails Trump for ‘Disrespecting’ Military

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of... Read More

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of Major Michael Haley, a one-time ally of the former president called for an end to his “disparaging comments about veterans... Read More

Steady Ascent or Sudden Splash? North Carolina Governor's Race Features Men Who Took Different Paths

ROXBORO, N.C. (AP) — One candidate is an Ivy League-educated attorney who over 25 years amassed allies as he climbed... Read More

ROXBORO, N.C. (AP) — One candidate is an Ivy League-educated attorney who over 25 years amassed allies as he climbed North Carolina's Democratic ladder. The other is a former furniture factory worker with a history of blunt commentary who plowed... Read More

2024-02-15 16:50:38
by Dan McCue
Haley Supporters Convinced a Primary Win Still Possible in SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a... Read More

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a raised pavilion about halfway between the clubhouse and golf course at the Summerville Country Club, were about 400 anxious supporters... Read More

Even Voters in Independent-Minded Maine are Taking Sides in a Polarized Nation

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The state of Maine's long-cherished reputation for political independence is being threatened by the nation's polarized politics,... Read More

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The state of Maine's long-cherished reputation for political independence is being threatened by the nation's polarized politics, with more and more of its voters feeling pressured to take sides. The shift, reflected in new voter registration numbers... Read More

Things to Know About the Shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Celebration

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more... Read More

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more than 20 people injured, including children. Shots rang out at the end of the celebration outside the city’s historic Union Station.... Read More

2024-02-14 22:42:46
by Dan McCue
New York City Sues Social Media Platforms for ‘Fueling’ Mental Health Crisis

NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on... Read More

NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on Wednesday, saying they need to be held accountable for fueling a mental health crisis among youths across the nation. The... Read More

Judge to Consider Whether to Remove District Attorney Fani Willis From Georgia Election Case

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge who is deciding whether to toss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis off of... Read More

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge who is deciding whether to toss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis off of her election interference case against former President Donald Trump has set a hearing for Thursday that is expected to focus on details of Willis' personal... Read More

Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Race to Succeed George Santos in Congress

Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, coming out on... Read More

Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, coming out on top in a politically mixed suburban district in a victory that could lift his party’s hopes heading into a fiercely... Read More

2024-02-13 18:19:02
by Dan McCue
Feds Designate Two Massive Areas for Wind Farm Development Off Oregon Coast

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Monday announced it has designated two large swaths of sea off the... Read More

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Monday announced it has designated two large swaths of sea off the Oregon coast as ripe for wind energy development. The two areas total roughly 195,012 acres, and according to the agency,... Read More

2024-02-12 19:23:54
by Dan McCue
Trump, Haley Wage Spirited Battle for Soul of South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina over the weekend, as the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley each kicked... Read More

Virginia's Youngkin Aims to Bolster Mental Health Care, Part of National Focus After Pandemic

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his days... Read More

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his days consumed by a growing problem: the frequency with which his officers are tapped to detain, transport and wait in hospitals... Read More

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