Clare Foran, CNN
Manchin says he will vote for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
(CNN) — West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he plans to vote for President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, a move that all but guarantees she will be confirmed. In a statement outlining his decision, Manchin said, “I met with Judge Jackson and evaluated her qualifications to be a […]4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Girl survives tornado that dropped house onto street
The tornado that ripped through New Orleans lifted one house into the air and dropped it onto the middle of a street with a family of three inside.4 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Defending her record, Jackson back for 3rd day of hearings
Some committee members have tried to brand Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as soft on crime, an emerging theme in GOP election campaigns.4 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Confirmation hearing, day 2: Jackson faces pointed questions
Senators began day 2 of the confirmation hearing with 30-minute rounds of grilling on Tuesday, and Jackson was responding to their specific points.4 years ago
MARK SHERMAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Jackson, 1st Black female Supreme Court pick, faces senators
Jackson is expected to present an opening statement Monday, then answer questions from the committee over the next two days.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Jon Huntsman pessimistic about Putin and Russia’s invasion in Ukraine
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman served as a U.S. ambassador to Moscow for two years, he shared his thoughts on the war in Ukraine.4 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.4 years ago
Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN
Biden to join NATO leaders in Brussels and attend European Council summit next week amid Ukraine war
President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week to meet with world leaders and discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.4 years ago
ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has "unfinished business."5 years ago
ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press
Texas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents
The injunction broadens Meachum's earlier order blocking the state's investigation of the parents of one transgender teenager.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gabby Petito’s family is suing Brian Laundrie’s family, saying they knew about her murder
Citing court documents, Florida news station WFLA reports Petito's father, Joseph Petito, and mother Nichole Schmidt filed a civil lawsuit against Laundrie's parents Thursday, March 10.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Drill, baby, drill? There’s more to oil and gas leases, says insider
9,000 oil and gas leases are ready or drilling, said President Joe Biden, but it's not that simple, says an insider in the oil and gas industry.5 years ago
Brian Lowry, CNN
Emilio Delgado, ‘Sesame Street’s’ Luis for more than 40 years, has died
The beloves Sesame Street actor died Thursday at his home in New York City. He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2020.5 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press
US, allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ status for Russia
Stripping most favored nation status from Russia would allow the U.S. and allies to impose higher tariffs on some Russian imports.5 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
US to ease transportation mask mandates, but not until April 18
The masking requirement is being extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.5 years ago
Matt Egan, CNN Business
Goldman Sachs is getting out of Russia, is first such bank to do so
The decision by Wall Street's most influential firm to get out of Russia deals another financial blow to Moscow.5 years ago
AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
US VP Harris supports call for war crimes probe of Russia
While in Warsaw to support NATO's eastern flank allies, Harris expressed outrage over the bombing Wednesday of a maternity hospital.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Why a no-fly zone over Ukraine would ignite WWIII
A no-fly zone over Ukraine would mean U.S. warplanes shooting down Russian fighter jets and that would lead to World War III, says a magazine columnist and philosophy professor.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
With gasoline rising to $4 a gallon, is it time to ride the bus?
With gasoline moving closer to $4 a gallon, a spokesman with UTA talks about the advantages of riding a bus or train.5 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, MIKE BALSAMO and JOSH BOAK
US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
President Biden will ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy for its invasion of Ukraine, says a person familiar with the matter.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Gas prices will get worse, Utah congressman warns
One Utah lawmaker says gas prices are going to get way, way worse before they get better.5 years ago
Sam Herrera
AAA says US drivers waste $2.1 billion on premium gasoline every year
AAA encourages drivers to only use gasoline recommended by their car's manufacturer, whether that is regular or premium gasoline.5 years ago
Gabe Cohen and Dakin Andone, CNN
Trucker convoy laps Washington, DC, to protest COVID-19 measures
The common demand emanating from each of the groups is the end of Covid-19 mandates, including mask and vaccine requirements.5 years ago
