The 8-1 decision doesn’t end the more than three-year dispute over the voter ID law, which is not currently in effect.
Julia McCue
Fewer Americans file for unemployment benefits
Much of the recent job security and wage gains that Americans have enjoyed recently has been offset by inflation levels not seen in four decades..
Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks
After two years of pandemic restrictions, travel demand has roared back and airlines and airports are struggling to keep up.
Screams, threats as New Mexico counties certify vote
Certifying elections by typically under-the-radar local commissions, for decades a routine ministerial task, has become politicized.
WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines
The WTO operates by consensus, meaning that all its 164 members must agree on its deals — or at least not get in the way.
Iowa court: Abortion not protected by state constitution
Friday’s ruling comes amid expectations that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Gunman kills 3 at ‘Boomers Potluck’ at Alabama church
Someone at the dinner subdued the accused gunman, who is 70, and held him until police arrived, an act that police say saved lives.
FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
There’s one step left: The CDC must vote and the CDC director must sign off on approval.
Ukraine gets possible path to EU, aid pledges from Britain
Only the first step in a process that could take decades but the promise of European Union membership holds deep symbolism for the nation at war.
Britain approves extradition of Wikileaks founder Assange, appeal planned
The U.S. has asked British authorities to extradite Assange so he can stand trial on 17 charges of espionage.