Arts Jun 14 Russia extends detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for a third time U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.
Nation Jun 14 Nebraska's capital city rescinds LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance four months after approval The City Council in Nebraska’s capital city has rescinded an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after unanimously approving it.
Politics Jun 14 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds briefing on WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday that Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2.
Nation Jun 14 Heat wave bakes parts of the U.S.; more than 100 million affected More than 100 million Americans are being warned to stay indoors if possible as a heat wave settles over states stretching through parts of the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and east to the Carolinas.
Politics Jun 14 Jan. 6 committee postpones hearing with former DOJ officials The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol has postponed a hearing that was to feature Trump-era Justice Department officials.
Politics Jun 14 WATCH: Senate considers legislation on health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances The Senate could be close to passing the PACT act, a bill to help provide health care to veterans exposed to toxic waste while serving, Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.
Politics Jun 14 WATCH: Senate Energy Committee hearing to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West The Senate Energy Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West, with witnesses testifying to the dire situation and the extent of the possible consequences.
Politics Jun 13 WATCH: Attorney General Garland speaks on efforts to curb gun trafficking The Justice Department announced on Monday that a man who allegedly purchased 75 guns in just six months from a single federally licensed firearms dealer, is facing federal firearms charges.
Politics Jun 13 2022 North Dakota Primary Election Results U.S. Sen. John Hoeven easily won North Dakota’s Republican primary Tuesday, coasting past an unknown and poorly funded political neophyte ahead of a November matchup when he’s again likely to be a heavy favorite.
Politics Jun 13 2022 Nevada Primary Election Results A Nevada Republican with a political pedigree and the backing of former President Donald Trump and the GOP establishment is facing a surprisingly strong primary challenge.