Jan 30 Paralyzed at 19, Buoniconti has mixed feelings on football By Steven Wine, Associated Press Marc Buoniconti has a love-hate relationship with the football. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down making a tackle in college in 1985, and his father, Nick, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, died last July after struggling with… Continue reading
Jan 30 E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers request DNA sample from Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lawyers for a woman who says President Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s are asking for a sample of his DNA. The attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll say they want to determine whether Trump's genetic material is… Continue reading
Jan 30 For 1st time in 4 years, U.S. life expectancy rises, but only a little By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The rise is mostly due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses. Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Roberts refuses to read Sen. Paul’s question concerning whistleblower By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts has declined to read an impeachment trial question by Sen. Rand Paul. Paul, a Kentucky Republican, says he believes that a whistleblower may have conspired with House aides in writing the August complaint that eventually sparked… Continue reading
Jan 30 Democratic state attorneys general sue federal government over ERA By Sarah Rankin, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Three Democratic state attorneys general are suing a U.S. government official seeking to force him to recognize Virginia’s vote this week to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and certify the measure as part of the Constitution. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump administration proposes change in state funding for Medicaid By Associated Press The Trump administration is offering states a new Medicaid deal: more control over health care spending on certain low-income residents if they agree to a limit on how much the feds kick in. The plan is optional for states, and… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — Jan. 30 By Gretchen Frazee Senators will get another chance Thursday to ask questions of House managers and President Donald Trump's defense team starting at 1 p.m. Thursday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jan 30 Vanessa Bryant ‘completely devastated by the sudden loss’ of Kobe Bryant, daughter By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The Bryants would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary this April. They had four daughters including Gianna, the 13-year-old who died in the crash. Continue reading
Jan 29 How a wealth test for immigrants could affect the U.S. economy By Gretchen Frazee The so-called “public charge” rule bars immigrants from coming to the U.S., claiming that if they are deemed to be unable to support themselves financially. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Trump signs USMCA in ceremony that excludes top Democrats In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump has signed the USMCA, the new North American trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico. At a White House ceremony that excluded top Democrats, Trump declared the deal will bolster growth and… Continue watching