Supreme Court turns away case of Black death row inmate who alleges jury bias
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented from the denial of Andre Thomas's petition.
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What are tactical nuclear weapons and how might Putin use them?
No one has ever used a tactical nuclear weapon in combat. Russia has stockpiled almost 2,000, some of which are about the size of a suitcase.
Biden administration proposes rule that could upend "gig" work
Rule would make it harder for companies to skirt minimum wage and overtime laws by classifying workers as contractors.
Tulsi Gabbard says she is leaving the Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman from Hawaii and 2020 presidential candidate, said she is no longer a member of the Democratic Party.
Tim Ryan, JD Vance attack over jobs, party loyalty in Senate debate
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance are facing off in one of the most expensive and closely watched U.S. Senate races this November.
IMF dims outlooks for global economy in 2023 amid Ukraine war
Recession risks are rising amid "historic fragility" in the global economy, the agency's managing director said.
After years of delays, the most advanced aircraft carrier ever built is underway
The $13 billion USS Gerald R. Ford is exercising its new technologies in the Atlantic.
Supreme Court declines to take up fetal personhood dispute
The dispute centered around a Rhode Island measure enshrining abortion rights into law.
Supreme Court to hear appeal of death row inmate Rodney Reed
The court's ruling could allow Reed's case to be reopened — or pave the way for his execution by lethal injection.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom among accusers at Weinstein trial
Newsom intends to testify at the trial, according to a statement from her lawyer.
What is a filibuster and how does it work?
Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina famously staged one for 24 hours and 18 minutes — still the record — against civil rights legislation in 1957.
Large rail union rejects deal, raising specter of eventual strike
The third-largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday, saying the offer didn't do enough to address sick time.
Conservative group sues to block Biden's student-loan relief plan
A new lawsuit claims the plan bypassed public input and doesn't address the true cause of debt — college costs.
Sen. Tuberville faces backlash for comments on Democrats, crime and reparations
Tuberville said Democrats are "pro-crime" and "want reparations because they think the people that do the crime are owed that."
Officer says Sen. Graham suggested shooting Jan. 6 protesters "in the head"
The former officer speaks out against lawmakers whom he says are "whitewashing" the attack on democracy.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
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