Platner’s collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support. ...
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Trump says he disputed U.S. star player’s suspension, calling it ‘stain’ on World Cup
While many in the United States joined the president in celebrating the reversal, others blasted its adverse impact on the…
Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology
As workers around the world worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, two recent studies have shown how humanity's competition…
Mexican officials vow new safety protocols after World Cup celebrations turn deadly
After a World Cup celebration turned deadly, Mexican officials vowed to strengthen safety protocols ahead of their team's Sunday match…
Trump wants to show off D.C. for the Fourth. His construction is in the way
Trump has fixated on making changes to the nation's capital in his second term. ...
When three presidents died on the Fourth of July, Americans saw the work of God
On July 4, 1831, James Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis at his daughter's house in New York City.…
Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz’s defamation suit against CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits. ...
Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil
For years, engineers worried about how collapse-prone Venezuela's buildings could be in an earthquake. The big problem, they warned, was…
Venezuela death toll nears 1,000 as aid workers from L.A. and across the globe arrive
L.A. County dispatched a 73-person contingent to Venezuela, including search-and-rescue teams, canine units, doctors and structural experts. ...