Politics

New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit 'did not happen'

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

The woman filed a lawsuit Monday accusing Adams of driving her to a vacant lot and demanding sexual favors in exchange for career help. Adams said he was confident the allegations would not hurt his administration, describing the lawsuit as…

UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023

By Jamey Keaten, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

The U.N. weather agency is sounding a "red alert" about global warming, citing record-smashing increases last year in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures and melting of glaciers and sea ice.

As electric vehicle sales slow, U.S. relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards

By Tom Krisher, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The auto industry has cited lower sales growth in objecting to the EPA's preferred standards unveiled last April as part of the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.

WATCH: Arizona lawmaker says she plans to have an abortion after learning her pregnancy isn't viable

By Associated Press

Burch says she doesn't think people have to "justify their abortions," but she's talking about her decision because she wants lawmakers to have meaningful conversations about how their work impacts people.

Divided Supreme Court lifts stay on a Texas law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

A divided Supreme Court has lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.

Trump White House official Peter Navarro reports to prison to serve contempt of Congress sentence

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Navarro was defiant in remarks to reporters near the prison complex in Miami on Tuesday, where he will serve a four-month sentence after being found guilty of contempt of Congress charges.

Trump is making Jan. 6 a key element of his campaign for president

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Having previously vowed to pardon the rioters, he promised to help them “the first day we get into office.”…

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda during campaign event in Las Vegas

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Biden told supporters greeting him at a campaign office in Reno, Nevada, that he and Trump have a “different value set" and he criticized Trump for comments he's made about veterans and others.

Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and 'their religion'

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The vast majority of Jewish Americans identify as Democrats, but Trump has often accused them of disloyalty, perpetuating what critics say is an antisemitic trope.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin vows continued U.S. aid to Ukraine amid congressional funding stall

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.S. officials maintain there is bipartisan support for the package, but a number of Republicans oppose it and House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to bring the bill to the House floor for a vote.