By Jack Forrest, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate. Butler, who was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the
Continue ReadingBy LOUISE DIXON Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ten years after retiring from the game, David Beckham reflects on his soccer career and life for a new four-part documentary series. Examining all the highs and lows of his sporting past with the help of friends, family and former teammates, the process compelled him to watch
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Southern California Edison (SCE) is now accepting applications for their 2024 Edison Scholar Program. This year Edison International will award 30 high school seniors a $50,000 scholarship who plan to study STEM in college. In addition, selected Edison Scholars will also be elidable for a paid summer internship with SCE upon completing their first year
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit has been filed by a union-affiliated group that challenges North Carolina laws requiring citizens to reside in the state and within a precinct at least 30 days before an election date to be eligible to vote. The North Carolina Alliance for Retired
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge imposed a limited gag order on defendant Donald Trump Tuesday after the former president disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order, which applies to all
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck south of Naples, Italy, on Tuesday, just days after the volcanic region saw its strongest earthquake in 40 years, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). Italy’s fire brigade said there was slight damage to buildings in the latest earthquake,
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell sharply Tuesday as it focused on the downside of a surprisingly strong job market. The S&P 500 dropped 1.4% to its lowest point in four months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 430 points, or 1.3% and wiped out the last of
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history. Butler was appointed by
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history. Butler was appointed by
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to remain in leadership was thrown into serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust him. The narrow outcome forced by McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida,
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to remain in leadership was thrown into serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust him. The narrow outcome forced by McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida,
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge imposed a limited gag order on defendant Donald Trump Tuesday after the former president disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order, which applies to all
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil. The House will now need to elect a new speaker, but
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Police in West Virginia say two adoptive parents have been charged with felony neglect after two children were found locked inside a small barn and a third child was located in an unprotected loft inside an adjacent home. The parents were arraigned Tuesday on charges of gross child neglect creating a
Continue ReadingBy JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and TIAN MACLEOD JI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Authorities in Thailand’s capital say two people were killed when a teenage boy with a handgun opened fire in a major shopping mall in the center of Bangkok. A police spokesperson told reporters a suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, becomes third Black female senator in US history.
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s grip on the gavel was at serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with a historic effort by hard-right critics to oust the embattled Republican leader from the job. The dramatic showdown forced by McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — House opens debate on whether to oust McCarthy as speaker, his job now at risk from a conservative rebellion.
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s grip on the gavel was at serious risk Tuesday after the House voted to move ahead with a historic effort by hard-right critics to oust the embattled Republican leader from the job. The dramatic showdown forced by McCarthy’s chief rival, Rep.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy’s ability to remain speaker is now at risk after the House takes the first step toward ousting him.
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