By GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregonians will vote Tuesday on a slate of measures including one that would add a permit and firearms training requirement for new gun buyers and another that would make Oregon the first state to mandate health […]

Dems’ climate, energy, tax bill clears initial Senate hurdle Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation Sinema gives her nod, and influence, to Democrats’ big bill Blinken: China should not hold global concerns ‘hostage’ […]

Basement talk, virtual handshake led to Manchin-Schumer deal In a Nevada county, election conspiracies sow deep distrust Senate deal should make it easier to buy electric vehicles Biden shrugs off recession talk, talks up fighting inflation Hidden Menace: Massive methane leaks speed up climate change […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Representatives for Ricky Martin have denied allegations that led to a restraining order against the Puerto Rican superstar, who has not been charged with any crime. Police said Saturday that a judge had issued the order against Martin, but […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Lindsay Lohan is celebrating her 36th birthday on Saturday as a married woman. The “Freaky Friday” star said she was the “luckiest woman in the world” in an Instagram post Friday that pictured her with financier Bader Shammas, who had […]

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies. Doja Cat enters the show as the leading nominee with six. The chart-topping […]

1/6 panel to hear of Trump’s pressure on Justice Dept. In Colorado, a GOP rarity: An abortion rights candidate Ghastly shootings, political forces align to prompt gun deal Threats testimony rings familiar for election workers Protesters turn Supreme Court front into forum on abortion Political […]

By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “MJ,” the hit-filled Broadway musical about the King of Pop, got a huge bump at the box office after nabbing four Tony Awards and getting valuable exposure in front of millions during its electric telecast […]

1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed No nukes? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world’s arsenals Election 2022: Trump endorsement flip scrambles Alabama race Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge Wife of WNBA’s Griner tells AP scheduled call never happened Political Cartoons […]

By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police said Friday that officers arrested seven unauthorized people in a congressional office building Thursday night and charged them with unlawful entry. The people identified themselves as being affiliated with CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen […]