As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second winter, audio intercepts obtained and verified by The Associated Press indicate that a growing number of Russian soldiers want out.
Alex McCann
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Many voters are weary about a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024. Third parties hope they can fill the gap
The 2024 presidential election is drawing a robust field of independent, third-party and long-shot candidates. Their odds are exceedingly long.
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Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing
The former New York governor is being sued by a woman who says Cuomo sexually harassed her while he was still in office.
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Biggest travel day of the year brings a winter storm to Maine
It might be prudent to leave for your Thanksgiving destination on Tuesday instead of Wednesday if possible.
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Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency, promises ‘drastic’ changes
Immediately after Sergio Massa’s concession speech, the Argentine electoral authority released partial results: With 86.6% of votes tallied, Milei had 55.95% and Massa 44.04%.
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Dissent over U.S. policy in Israel-Hamas war stirs rare public protests from federal employees
President Biden and Congress are facing some unusually public challenges over their support for Israel’s offensive against Hamas.
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The Bidens start Thanksgiving early by serving dinner and showing ‘Wonka’ to service members
The president and first lady headed to naval installations in Virginia on Sunday to serve Thanksgiving dinner and meet with military members and families.
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As voters across U.S. continue to back abortion rights, some foes are challenging democratic norms
Some Republican elected officials and anti-abortion activists have responded to losses by challenging election results, refusing to bring state laws into line with voter-backed changes and more.
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Decline in local news outlets across U.S. is accelerating, despite efforts to help
An average of 2.5 newspapers closed each week in 2023 compared to 2 a week the previous year – a reflection of an ever-worsening advertising climate.
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Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president’s older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86
Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a level below the Supreme Court.