Politics Sep 24 Supreme Court rejects final request to halt execution of Marcellus Williams A Missouri man is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Tuesday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the state to proceed with its plan to execute him.
Nation May 27 NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre The National Rifle Association is beginning its annual convention in Houston. Leaders of the powerful gun rights lobbying group are gearing up to "reflect on" and deflect any blame for this week's deadly shooting of 19 children and two teachers…
Politics Dec 07 Judge blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors A federal judge blocked the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors and subcontractors.
Nation Jan 15 States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies Though details remain murky, demonstrations are expected at state capitols beginning Sunday and leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
Nation Dec 19 Tight supplies for virus gear cost U.S. states billions The AP tallied more than $7 billion in purchases by states this spring for personal protective equipment, or PPE, and high-demand medical devices such as ventilators and infrared thermometers. Much of the buying happened outside normal competitive bidding procedures, and…
Nation Sep 23 Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19 Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa, tested positive earlier Wednesday. Teresa Parson had experienced mild symptoms, including a cough and nasal congestion.