Sep 26 The Supreme Court will let Alabama's congressional map be redrawn to better represent Black voters By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices left in place an order directing a court-appointed special master to propose new lines for the state with a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it. Continue reading
Sep 26 At UN, North Korea says the U.S. made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO By Ted Anthony, Associated Press Kim Song also denounced both U.S. and South Korean leaders for "hysterical remarks of confrontation" that it says are raising the temperature in the region. Continue reading
Sep 26 Serbia calls on NATO to take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with ambassadors from five Western countries and the European Union two days after violent clashes between armed Serbs and Kosovo police left one officer and three gunmen dead. Continue reading
Sep 26 United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The union on Tuesday said the Democratic president has proven throughout his life that he's an "authentic champion" for workers and their families, regardless of race or national origin. Continue reading
Sep 26 California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10 percent or 11 percent. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11 percent tax on… Continue reading
Sep 26 Canada's House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for the Nazis to Parliament By Rob Gillies, Associated Press The speaker of Canada's House of Commons is resigning for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to 'stick with it' By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: State Department unveils official portrait of 67th Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton By News Desk The U.S. State Department unveiled the official portrait of the 67th Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 26 Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining growing list of Democrats By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Menendez has so far been defiant in the face of criticism from his colleagues, as he did after he first faced federal bribery charges eight years ago — a case that ended with a deadlocked jury. Continue reading
Sep 26 Hunter Biden files lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer for accessing and sharing his personal data By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The suit claims Biden’s data was “manipulated, altered and damaged” before it was sent to Giuliani and Costello, and has been further altered since then. Continue reading