Politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drops his Democratic primary bid, will run as an independent

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The decision by Kennedy adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that's heading toward a likely rematch between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican ex-President Donald Trump.

Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after Hamas incursion

By Josef Federman, Issam Adwan, Associated Press

Desperation has grown among Palestinians, many of whom see nothing to lose under unending Israeli control and increasing settler depredations in the West Bank, the blockade in Gaza and what they see as the world’s apathy.

U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The U.N. Security Council has held an emergency meeting behind closed doors with the United States demanding that all 15 members strongly condemn "these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas."…

California's Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.

Senior Taliban officials visit province struck by earthquake that killed at least 2,000 people

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

A senior Taliban delegation is visiting western Afghanistan's Herat province in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that killed at least 2,000 people and flattened entire villages.

Live updates: The latest on the Israel-Hamas war - day 3

By Associated Press

Israel formally declared war on Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack on Saturday.

Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. expected to drop Democratic bid and launch independent or third-party run

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to drop his Democratic bid for president and announce he'll run as an independent or third-party candidate.

Gov. Newsom signs new law requiring big companies in California to disclose emissions

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Saturday — the most sweeping mandate of its kind in the nation.

How $6 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine collapsed in the deal to avoid a government shutdown

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress was months in the making, and exactly what Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had feared.

Sen. Schumer discusses trade, fentanyl crisis with China on 1st day of congressional visit to Asia

By Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and five other senators arrived in Shanghai on a three-country tour Saturday that will also take them to South Korea and Japan.