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Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — one of President-elect Do
Republican former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

Republican former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was sworn as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, promising to bring people together and build on the state's successes while also warning that budget cuts are coming.
Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own

Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own

WASHINGTON (AP) — As they filed into the front pews at the National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral .
South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist

South Carolina statue honoring Black hero Robert Smalls will stare down a segregationist

COLUMBIA, S.C.
Some notable quotes from Jimmy Carter's funeral

Some notable quotes from Jimmy Carter's funeral

Jimmy Carter was remembered at his funeral Thursday at Washington National Cathedral as a man of “character” and “something of a miracle” with “prophetic” vision.
No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media - and the pursuit of truth?

No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media - and the pursuit of truth?

“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts,” the late New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan memorably wrote four decades ago.
Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte sworn in as 83rd governor of New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was sworn as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, promising to bring people together and prodding young people to “step up and contribute.
Longtime Liberal MP, cabinet minister Gudie Hutchings not running in next election

Longtime Liberal MP, cabinet minister Gudie Hutchings not running in next election

OTTAWA — Newfoundland MP Gudie Hutchings says she's not planning to run in the next federal election.
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney general

Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney general

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a long-running public records case pitting the state’s top law enforcement officer against a national watchdog group that is digging into his ties with the Republican Atto
Trump, the 'America First' candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism

Trump, the 'America First' candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ran on a return to his "America First” foreign policy platform. The U.S., he said, could no longer afford to be the world's policeman. On his watch, he pledged, there would be no new wars.