After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency…

The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it

CHICAGO — Sen. Tammy Baldwin, facing a tough reelection fight in one of the races that…

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous…

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in US drug policy

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift…

US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024

WASHINGTON — Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly…

Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company…

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

WASHINGTON — New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other…

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sided with a music producer in a copyright case Thursday, allowing…

Senate scrambles to pass bill improving air safety and service for travelers as deadline nears

WASHINGTON — The Senate is scrambling to pass a $105 billion bill designed to improve air…

Can you afford to take care of your children and parents? Biden revives effort to lower costs

WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden runs for reelection, he’s resurrecting proposals to reshape American life…