Maine’s transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports…

Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that…

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements,…

As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation…

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials…

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball

The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 17-32-48-60-64, Powerball: 10, Power…

Trump’s no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington

TACOMA, Wash. — Four immigration judges in Washington state were years ahead of a sea change…

After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services

NEW ORLEANS — At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime…

Legal fight could delay proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Delays could be in store for a proposed $7.25 billion settlement covering…

Texas GOP Senate candidates scarce in public but unavoidable on TV in final day of runoff campaign

PLANO, Texas — Voters in Texas will see little of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate…