Nov 17 Biden signs temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown By Colleen Long, Associated Press The measure passed the House and Senate by wide bipartisan margins this week, ensuring the government remains open until after the holiday season, and potentially giving lawmakers more time to sort out their considerable differences over government spending levels for… Continue reading
Nov 16 New York will automatically seal old criminal records under a new law signed by Gov. Hochul By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New Yorkers who've committed crimes in the past will get their criminal records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time under a long-awaited bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 16 New York judge lifts gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The trial judge had imposed the gag order last month and later fined Trump $15,000 for violations after the former president made a disparaging social media post about a court clerk. Continue reading
Nov 16 Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco By Janie Har, Associated Press The California Highway Patrol arrested at least 50 protesters Thursday after more than 200 people shut down all west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge. Continue reading
Nov 16 Supreme Court won't allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal By Associated Press Florida had asked the court to allow its anti-drag show law to be enforced everywhere except at the Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando, which challenged the law's constitutionality. Continue reading
Nov 16 Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Justin Torres' "Blackouts" has won the National Book Award for fiction. The nonfiction prize was awarded on Wednesday night to Ned Blackhawk's "The Rediscovery of America."… Continue reading
Nov 16 Who are the Palestinian and Jewish-led groups leading the protests against Israel's action in Gaza? By Heather Hollingsworth, David Crary, Associated Press Among the catalysts are Palestinian and Jewish-led groups that have been active for years in opposing Israeli policies toward the Palestinians. Continue reading
Nov 16 Man who attacked Paul Pelosi convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press DePape admitted during trial testimony that he bludgeoned Pelosi with a hammer after San Francisco police officers showed up at the home. Continue reading
Nov 16 California authorities arrest college professor in connection with the death of a Jewish protester By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press California authorities have arrested a college professor in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Nov 16 Auto workers approve a new union contract with General Motors By Tom Krisher, Associated Press A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union's website shows that with all local union offices reporting, the contract passed by just over 3,400 votes, with 54.7 percent in favor. Continue reading