Politics

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will now run unopposed in her reelection bid

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Michelle Wu, Boston's first Asian and female leader, will run unopposed for mayor after a challenger didn’t garner enough votes to advance to the general election, the city's election department announced Monday.

France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly

By Joseph Krauss, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.

Read ABC’s full statement on reinstating Jimmy Kimmel

By Associated Press

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said a statement from the network.

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, says his late-night show will return Tuesday

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trump’s power to shape independent agencies

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The high court agreed Monday to quickly hear arguments in a case over the firing of members of the Federal Trade Commission and two other boards.

Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the U.S. for 1 year after it expires

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo to avoid a strategic arms race.

WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses UN General Assembly for first time since reelection

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump will deliver a “major speech” to the United National General Assembly on Tuesday on the “renewal of American strength around the world” under his leadership.

Ukrainian refugee’s murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

By Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign.

Here’s what we know about the causes of autism

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Autism rates are rising, but that's largely about an expanded definition, more awareness and more screening.

WATCH: White House briefing addresses Trump’s Bondi social media post, autism announcement

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied Monday that President Donald Trump is attempting to weaponize the Justice Department by urging his attorney general to go after his perceived political foes.