Feb 29 What to watch for on Super Tuesday By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Will Donald Trump keep rolling? Will Nikki Haley give in to pressure to drop out? Can President Joe Biden put aside doubts among Democrats?… Continue reading
Feb 29 Writer E. Jean Carroll's lawyers urge judge to reject Trump's request to postpone $83.3 million jury award By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Attorneys wrote in a Manhattan federal court filing Thursday that Trump was offering the equivalent of a paper napkin to promise he'd pay the award to the 80-year-old longtime advice columnist. Continue reading
Feb 29 Alabama lawmakers rush to restore IVF services after court ruling By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Three IVF providers in Alabama paused services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered "extrauterine children" under the state wrongful death law. Continue reading
Feb 29 The House approves another short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The legislation approved Thursday will allow Congress to avoid a shutdown for parts of the federal government set to kick in Saturday. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day. Continue reading
Feb 29 Young South Korean doctors resist back-to-work orders, risking prosecution By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The government says it aims to add up to 10,000 new doctors by 2035 to cope with the country’s fast-aging population. But many doctors reject the plan, arguing that universities aren’t ready to provide quality education to that many new… Continue reading
Feb 29 Russian offensive targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine says it shot down 3 warplanes By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russian forces have been bludgeoning some Ukrainian defensive positions by deploying overwhelming amounts of artillery and troop numbers in an effort to punch through defensive lines at targeted points. Continue reading
Feb 29 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Austin testifies on medical absence to House committee By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced pointed bipartisan criticism at a congressional hearing Thursday for his failure to promptly notify President Joe Biden and other U.S. leaders about his hospital stay last month. Republicans demanded to know why no one has… Continue reading
Feb 29 Federal judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest people suspected of illegally entering U.S. By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press The decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge David Ezra sets aside for now the law that had been set to take effect March 5. The ruling is a victory for the Justice Department. Continue reading
Feb 29 WATCH: Trump and Biden visit Texas to pitch voters on their dueling immigration approaches By Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Jill Colvin, Associated Press On the banks of the same Rio Grande but 300 miles apart, President Joe Biden and GOP challenger Donald Trump on Thursday surveyed the U.S.-Mexico border and tussled from a distance over who is to blame for the nation's broken… Continue reading
Feb 29 Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing his run. But he's also trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone."… Continue reading