Politics

How the current police response to anti-war campus protestors compares to those in the last century

By Allen G. Breed, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

So far, there hasn't been violence like bombings and the Kent State National Guard massacre on protestors. Still, some still feel the situation is just one hair-trigger moment away from tragedy.

WATCH: First lady Jill Biden hosts state dinner for 2024 Teachers of the Year

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Jill Biden on Thursday paid tribute to her fellow teachers, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom.

Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions

By Anita Snow, Morgan Lee, Associated Press

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.

Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by U.S.

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

The move on Thursday reflected persistent close ties with Moscow despite the Balkan nation's proclaimed bid to join the European Union. Prime Minister Miloš Vučević's government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the 250-member parliament.

Union Pacific undermined regulators' efforts to assess safety, federal regulators says

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Federal regulators say Union Pacific managers undermined their efforts to assess safety at the railroad by coaching employees on how to respond and suggesting they might be disciplined.

Senators want limits on TSA use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

In a letter Thursday, 14 lawmakers are calling on Senate leaders to use the upcoming reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration to limit use of the technology so Congress can put in place some oversight.

WATCH: Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over war in Gaza

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Biden's comments Thursday broke days of silence as police crack down on encampments erected to show solidarity with Gaza.

WATCH: Biden announces $3 billion investment toward replacing toxic lead pipes

By Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press

On Thursday from Wilmington, Biden announced his administration was providing states with an additional $3 billion to replace lead pipes across the country, building on $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects around the country announced in February.

Why U.S. election campaigns feel so long

By Kenichi Serino

It can feel like U.S. presidential election cycles stretch on forever, but are they actually longer than other countries? You can measure that in a few ways.