Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote expected this week
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan energy as she seeks to become the first Black woman on the high court.
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan energy as she seeks to become the first Black woman on the high court.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
Ph.D. student has rare disease. Her own research discovered a potential breakthrough.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Sacramento mass shooting: Man arrested on gun, assault charges, police say
Police in Sacramento said over 100 rounds were fired in a mass shooting over the weekend that left six dead and 12 wounded.
Police in Sacramento said over 100 rounds were fired in a mass shooting over the weekend that left six dead and 12 wounded.
Kanye West drops out of Coachella, TMZ reports
Kanye West is not performing at Coachella this year. The Grammy-winning rapper was scheduled to headline the music festival, according to TMZ.
Kanye West is not performing at Coachella this year. The Grammy-winning rapper was scheduled to headline the music festival, according to TMZ.
Adidas Waffle House shoe for the Masters being released
Adidas is going to sell a waffle-inspired golf shoe in honor of this year's Master's Tournament.
Adidas is going to sell a waffle-inspired golf shoe in honor of this year's Master's Tournament.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Small dog helps locate mines in Ukrainian region of Chernihiv after Russian retreat
A small terrier named Patron in Ukraine has been credited with helping to find unexploded landmines and mortar shells near Chernihiv after Russia’s retreat from the area.
A small terrier named Patron in Ukraine has been credited with helping to find unexploded landmines and mortar shells near Chernihiv after Russia’s retreat from the area.
US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin
The capture of the massive yacht is the first in the government’s sanctions enforcement initiative to “seize and freeze” giant boats and other assets of Russian elites.
The capture of the massive yacht is the first in the government’s sanctions enforcement initiative to “seize and freeze” giant boats and other assets of Russian elites.
Fabric from dress allegedly worn when President Lincoln was assassinated up for sale
A blood-stained fabric swatch that's said to have come from a dress worn by an actress at the time of Lincoln's assassination is going up for sale and could fetch thousands of dollars.
A blood-stained fabric swatch that's said to have come from a dress worn by an actress at the time of Lincoln's assassination is going up for sale and could fetch thousands of dollars.
Antonov An-225 wreckage: Footage shows world's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine
The charred wreckage of Antonov An-225, the world’s largest plane, was revealed in new video and photos after the withdrawal of Russian troops near Antonov Airport.
The charred wreckage of Antonov An-225, the world’s largest plane, was revealed in new video and photos after the withdrawal of Russian troops near Antonov Airport.
Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando
While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.
While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.
6 dead, 12 hurt in Sacramento shooting, police say
Investigators said they were reviewing video footage posted to social media that showed what appeared to be an altercation before the gunfire erupted.
Investigators said they were reviewing video footage posted to social media that showed what appeared to be an altercation before the gunfire erupted.
Lawsuit alleges Burger King sandwich sizes in ads mislead customers
At least 100 plaintiffs are included in a pending class-action lawsuit.
At least 100 plaintiffs are included in a pending class-action lawsuit.
101 police officers shot in line of duty, a 43% increase from 2021: National Fraternal Order of Police
The latest figure marks a 43% increase compared to 2021 and a 63% increase compared to 2020.
The latest figure marks a 43% increase compared to 2021 and a 63% increase compared to 2020.
Inheritance Pass offers entry to Yellowstone National Park in 150 years
You won’t be able to use it, but you can guarantee entrance for future parkgoers in 2172.
You won’t be able to use it, but you can guarantee entrance for future parkgoers in 2172.
Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations, blames technology issues
Passengers responded to the changes on social media.
Passengers responded to the changes on social media.
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts lawsuit dismissed after claim of false advertisement
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
A judge has ruled against a woman who sued Kellogg’s, saying the strawberry-frosted Pop-Tarts didn’t have enough of the real fruit.
Applebee’s franchisee worker fired over email speculating longer hours, low pay
Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.
Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.
Vermont police investigating 'branding and waterboarding' hazing reports at university
Police in Vermont are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s rugby team at Norwich University, authorities said.
Police in Vermont are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s rugby team at Norwich University, authorities said.