Nation Dec 11 Scientists lower Mauna Loa alert level, say eruption could end soon Scientists lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island from a warning to a watch on Saturday and said the mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may soon end.
World Dec 09 Russian politician sentenced to over 8 years for criticism of war in Ukraine A prominent Russian opposition figure has been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after being convicted on charges stemming from his criticism of the Kremlin's action in Ukraine.
World Dec 09 Bulgarian lawmakers approve military aid to Ukraine Bulgaria previously agreed to repair Ukrainian military equipment at its factories but refused to send weapons directly due to opposition from President Rumen Radev and the country's Moscow-friendly political parties.
Politics Dec 09 WATCH: White House is 'confident' Sinema won't hurt Democratic control of Senate The White House says it is "confident" Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona's switch of party affiliation from Democratic to independent will not change Democratic majority control of the Senate.
Politics Dec 09 Sinema registers as an independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Friday that she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Politics Dec 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Brittney Griner released from Russian detention Russia freed Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.
Politics Dec 08 Appeals court panel allows New York to keep enforcing new gun law A federal appeals court panel says New York can continue enforcing a new state law banning guns from "sensitive" places like parks and theaters while the judges consider a legal challenge.
Arts Dec 08 House committee report says Commanders owner created a 'toxic work culture' The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says that the Washington Commanders created a "toxic work culture" for more than two decades and downplayed sexual misconduct by men at the top levels of the organization.
Arts Dec 08 Celine Dion suspends performances due to rare disorder 'stiff person syndrome' Celine Dion has put a halt on all performing after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
World Dec 08 European Union court rules Google must delete results if proven inaccurate The European Union's top court says Google has to delete search results about people in Europe if they can prove that the information is clearly wrong.