RICHMOND, Va. — There could be another McAuliffe representing Virginia soon. Dorothy McAuliffe — the former first lady, onetime state department official and wife of then-Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe — said Wednesday that she will run for Congress, putting a prominent name into the mix for a newly drawn district. “We need a leader who … Read more
Some 1,700 Kansans had their driver’s licenses invalidated last month. It wasn’t for racking up speeding tickets or a DUI charge, but because they are transgender. Kansas is one of five states to prohibit trans people from changing the gender marker on their licenses, but it is the first to pass a law that retroactively … Read more
Voters in Georgia headed to the polls on Tuesday for a special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Trump, is now headed for a runoff against Democrat Shawn Harris because neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote. Chief Washington analyst Robert Costa breaks down … Read more
With four minutes and 35 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, Luka Dončić — upset over what he considered a missed call — made a gesture with his hands that indicated the referees were receiving money for slanted officiating. The NBA … Read more
As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. Use the tool below to explore price changes in dozens of items across different categories. About the data The categories in this tracker … Read more
Kankakee County, south of Chicago, declared a state of emergency and said local officials and sheriff’s deputies were carrying out search and rescue efforts, as well as damage assessments. There have been no confirmed reports of deaths so far. A house in the village of Aroma Park had its roof partially blown off and its … Read more
Tornadoes devastate parts of Midwest: “Complete annihilation of homes” – CBS News Watch CBS News A string of tornadoes touched down in at least five states, leveling entire blocks in some communities. The storm system also dumped softball-sized hail in some areas. Lana Zak reports. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secret Service agents investigating a suspicious vehicle near the White House on Wednesday have detained the driver for questioning, the U.S. Secret Service said. Various entrances and streets in northwest D.C. were temporarily closed as investigators worked. Various entrances and streets were temporarily closed as teams conduct … Read more
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., will announce Wednesday that he is running for Senate in Oklahoma, two sources familiar with his plans told NBC News. Hern will run to fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat after President Donald Trump selected the Oklahoma senator to be the next nominee for homeland security secretary. Hern’s plans were first reported … Read more
Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East. They had arrived to play in the Asian Women’s Cup before the United States and Israel … Read more