Politics

Alabama inmate asking federal appeals court to block first-ever execution by nitrogen gas

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

An Alabama inmate set to be the first person put to death by nitrogen gas will ask a federal appeals Friday to block the upcoming execution.

Louisiana lawmakers pass new congressional map with a second majority-Black district

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

The Louisiana Legislature passed a congressional map with a second majority-Black district on Friday, marking a win for Democrats after a legal battle and political tug-of-war that spanned nearly two years.

Recovering from natural disasters is slow and bureaucratic. New FEMA rules aim to cut the red tape

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Federal Emergency Management Agency head Deanne Criswell says the changes are designed to simplify and speed up the process for disaster survivors to get help. Criswell describes it as the "most comprehensive update" to FEMA's program in 20 years.

The U.S. reshuffles its warships in the Mediterranean as Middle East tensions soar

By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

The navy is now eyeing the longer haul, as concerns mount that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza could set off a regional conflict.

African leaders criticize Israel's military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire

By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press

The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said.

WATCH: Biden makes welcome remarks at bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors at White House

By Claire Rush, Associated Press

The meeting came as the nation's cities face multiple crises including two weeks of storms that have turned roads into icy death traps, frozen people to death from Oregon to Tennessee and caused power outages that could take weeks to…

WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. continues strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.S. warships and aircraft, in rapid succession, have taken out Houthi missiles poised to launch over the past few days, underscoring the military's increasing ability to watch, detect and strike militant activities in Yemen.

U.S. launches 5th strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen

By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Associated Press

President Joe Biden said the U.S. would continue the strikes, even though so far they have not stopped the Houthis from continuing to harass commercial and military vessels.

What to expect in the New Hampshire primaries

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

The Republican primary will test former President Donald Trump’s front-runner status in a state he carried by a comfortable margin in the 2016 primary but has a considerably more moderate electorate than the one that delivered him a big win…

Fani Willis accuses a special prosecutor's estranged wife of 'interfering' with Trump election case

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Willis is accusing the estranged wife of a special prosecutor she hired of trying to obstruct her criminal election-interference case against former President Donald Trump and others by seeking to question her as part of the couple's divorce proceedings.