‘It’s not about me.’ Cuomo says resignation is best for NY
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continued to defend himself from what he said were “unfair" and “untruthful" sexual harassment allegations on Tuesday, even as he announced he would resign from office.
Wildfires in Algeria leave 32 dead, including 25 soldiers
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — At least 25 Algerian soldiers were killed saving residents from wildfires ravaging mountain forests and villages east of the capital, the president announced Tuesday night as the civilian death toll from the blazes rose to at
Prince Andrew likely to try to avoid testimony at all costs
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Andrew is likely to do anything he can to avoid giving evidence in a U.S. lawsuit filed by an American woman who alleges that he sexually assaulted her when she was 17, lawyers on both
Wisconsin Democrat Kind won’t seek 14th term in US House
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, who served more than 24 years in a southwestern Wisconsin district that former President Donald Trump carried in 2020, announced Tuesday that he won’t seek reelection next year.
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion infrastructure plan for states coast to coast on Tuesday, as a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joined together to
The Latest: Stevie Nicks cancels shows at 5 music festivals
LOS ANGELES — Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks has canceled appearances at five music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns. Nicks released a statement
Sanctions on Iran block mosque from claiming religious tiles
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia mosque is asking the Biden administration to release a set of religious tiles that were confiscated at Dulles International Airport after they were deemed to violate sanctions on Iran.
As Senate debates Dems’ $3.5T budget, GOP launches attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their expansive $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs toward Senate passage Tuesday, as Republicans unleashed an avalanche of amendments aimed at making their rivals...
Live updates: Cuomo resigns as New York governor
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment allegations (all times local): 6:25
Watchdog to review NSA following Tucker Carlson’s spy claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency’s internal watchdog said Tuesday it would investigate allegations that the agency “improperly targeted the communications of a member of the U.S. news media” following Fox News host Tucker Carlson's claims...