United States
ANDREW SELSKY
Oregon 1st state to decriminalize possession of drugs
Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs.3 years ago
BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press
GOP’s McConnell blasts ‘loony lies’ by Ga. Rep. Greene
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”3 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
SpaceX announces first-ever all-civilian space flight crew
A multimillion trip to space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule could be the first-ever orbital flight crewed entirely by non-astronauts.3 years ago
Dan Bammes and Becky Bruce
Stop and think before you share that vaccine card selfie
The BBB cautions against sharing anything that includes personal information, including the typical vaccine card selfie many people have been putting on social media.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Romney joins 10 GOP senators to propose alternative COVID-19 relief
The GOP senators' plan would spend one-third of Mr. Biden's proposed $1.9 billion coronavirus relief package.3 years ago
KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press
Creator of ‘Bernie’ mittens partners with teddy bear maker
Jen Ellis says she can't be more thrilled, because she personally can't make 18,000 pairs of mittens!3 years ago
Michelle Toh, CNN Business
Dogecoin soars 370% as Reddit group works to send the cryptocurrency ‘to the moon’
Dogecoin is the latest target of hyped-up Reddit users. The virtual currency, which originally started as an internet parody based on a viral dog meme, has skyrocketed 373% in the last 24 hours,3 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
‘THIS IS ME’: Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege
Some rioters who participated in the deadly siege of the US Capitol downright flaunted their activity on Jan. 6.3 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
Let down your hair: New Army rules for ponytails, nail color
Army leaders are loosening restrictions on various grooming and hairstyle rules, as service leaders try to address longstanding complaints.3 years ago
Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Some dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times
Some talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times, according to a new study.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah gun rights advocates believe a Biden administration will have bad impact on 2nd Amendment
Firearms sales across the county have soared since Joe Biden won the presidential election. Some gun rights advocates in Utah are explaining why they believe the Biden administration poses a threat to their right to own certain firearms, and why they don’t believe there will be any real discussion on the matter.3 years ago
John Wojcik
State, local leaders react to potential changes to national monuments
Less than a week after taking office, President Biden has opened the door to again reviewing the boundaries of two national monuments.3 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice.3 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs
Secretary Austin's memo went out Saturday, fulfilling a commitment he made to senators last week during his confirmation hearings.3 years ago
MARTHA BELLISLE and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press
US police weigh officer discipline after rally, violent Capitol protest
An Associated Press review finds at least 31 officers are being scrutinized or face criminal charges tied to the Jan. 6 events in the nation's capital.3 years ago
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Did Facebook just violate my First Amendment rights?
Congress can't restrict your First Amendment right to free speech, but social media platforms like Facebook can because they aren't part of the government.3 years ago
Associated Press
President Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden is hoping to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic with aggressive measures, including required masks for travel.3 years ago
MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press
Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists
President Joe Biden's inauguration has sown a mixture of anger, confusion and disappointment among believers in the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory.3 years ago
GISELA SALOMON, CLAUDIA TORRENS and ANITA SNOW Associated Press
Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under Biden
Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden's plan to provide a path to U.S. citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status.3 years ago
Associated Press
Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, as 3 new senators are sworn in, giving party control of White House, Congress
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday, and Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Trouble at the Capitol? It has a long history
Thousands of National Guard troops and police officers surround the U. S. Capitol as the nation prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Threats made toward the building and government officials since the protests on January 6th are on everyone’s minds. But it’s far from the first time there’s been trouble on Washington’s Capitol […]3 years ago
LISA MASCARO and BILL BARROW Associated Press
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship.3 years ago
