Apr 09 Hawaii LGBT couples seek equal access to fertility treatment By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press A measure would make Hawaii the first state to require insurance cover vitro fertilization for surrogates, which would help some male same-sex couples. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump nominates new head of immigration agency By Associated Press President Donald Trump intends to nominate Lee Francis Cissna to head the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Continue reading
Apr 08 Hyundai, Kia recall 1.5 million vehicles after engine failures By Michael D. Regan The South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and South Korea over engine problems. Continue reading
Apr 08 2 Marines demoted, more investigated in nude photo probe By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Two male Marines have been demoted and about two dozen other military members are being investigated in connection with nude photographs that were shared online… Continue reading
Apr 07 California's five-year drought is over, governor declares By Michael Rios Despite these improvements, the state noted that California’s five-year drought will have lingering effects. Continue reading
Apr 07 This Passover, make a flourless chocolate cake from Joan Nathan By Meredith P. Garretson It’s a rich, elegant cake, wonderfully delicate yet sturdy and a relatively simple finale to your Passover Seder -- or any other gathering. Continue reading
Apr 07 In blow to DOJ, federal judge approves Baltimore police reform agreement By Synclaire Cruel A federal judge approved an agreement Friday to make changes to the Baltimore Police Department, aimed at cracking down on the use of excessive force and racial profiling. Continue reading
Apr 07 Neil Gorsuch could be the decisive vote in these Supreme Court cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Cases the court could soon decide to hear involve gun rights, voting rights and a Colorado baker's refusal to design a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 07 U.S. investigating whether Russia was part of Syrian chemical weapons attack By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The United States is looking into whether Russia participated in the Syrian chemical weapons attack that provoked President Donald Trump's airstrikes against the Assad government, a revelation that could have dramatic implications for relations between Washington and Moscow. Continue reading
Apr 07 LISTEN: Spicer says U.S. strike on Syria was 'justified and proportional' By News Desk Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, that U.S. attacks on a Syrian air base late Thursday came after a "72-hour evolution."… Continue reading