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After a series of delays and emotional protests, the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday night on a bill that would help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Schumer announced that the Senate will begin voting on the PACT Act at 5 p.m., with votes on three Republican amendments before […]

Two more people have been killed by a massive fire raging through a Northern California national forest, officials said Tuesday. The death toll from the McKinney Fire burning in the Klamath National Forest near the Oregon border now stands at four after search teams discovered two bodies Monday at separate […]

The White House on Tuesday continued to highlight what it said was President Joe Biden’s “success” in killing Ayman al-Zawahiri, the al-Qaeda leader involved in the planning the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying it “has undoubtedly made the United States safer.” National security adviser Jake Sullivan also said on […]

A judge granted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a temporary restraining order on the enforcement of a near-total abortion ban on the books since 1931. This is the latest move by the governor in an effort to protect abortion rights in the state, amid a legal battle to determine […]

President Joe Biden continued to test positive for COVID-19 Tuesday but is feeling “well,” according to a memo from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician. “The President continues to feel well, though he is experiencing a bit of a return of a loose cough. He remains fever-free and in good spirits. […]

AUSTIN, Texas — The father of a 6-year-old killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting said Tuesday that it was “cowardly” of Alex Jones to skip hearing his testimony in person about how Jones’ claims that the massacre was a hoax deeply affected his family. “What was said about […]

At least 37 people have been killed in Kentucky’s devastating flooding, which Gov. Andy Beshear has called the most “devastating and deadly” of his lifetime. Among those killed are four siblings — ages 8, 6, 4 and 2 — who were swept away in the water, according to family members. […]

One of two men charged with impersonating federal law enforcement officers and allegedly duping U.S. Secret Service agents pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy, among other charges including illegally recording sexual videos of women without consent. Authorities say Arian Taherzadeh used a fake persona as a federal law enforcement officer […]

From oat lattes to plant-based protein drinks, a new recall has had a sweeping impact on more than 50 nutrition drink products distributed across the country. Lyons Magnus LLC has voluntarily recalled 53 of its nutritional and beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organism […]

MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Tuesday strongly warned the United States against provoking China with a possible trip to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying it will raise tensions to a new dangerous level. Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday and was expected to visit Taiwan, escalating tensions with […]