Voters in the US don’t directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will
(AP) - The U.S. has a unique system for electing a president, the Electoral College. In modern times, it has...
West Virginia lawmakers OK bills on income tax cut and child care tax credit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bills aimed to reduce West Virginians’ income tax burden are headed to the desk of Gov....
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one...
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
(AP) - Hurricanes are humanity’s reminder of the uncontrollable, chaotic power of Earth’s weather. Milton’s powerful push toward Florida just days...
American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
(AP) - The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the...
US spends a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since last Oct. 7
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel...
Milton strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane as Florida prepares for massive evacuations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP) — Milton strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane Monday as Florida gears up for what could...
Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida’s Tampa Bay region
MIAMI (AP) — People across Florida were given notice Sunday that Hurricane Milton is intensifying rapidly and will likely be...
A Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Hurricane Helene
As the Hurricane Helene-driven waters rose around the Nolichucky River in Tennessee, Boone McCrary, his girlfriend and his chocolate lab...
Toilet paper makers say US port strike didn’t cause shortages
There is no squeeze on Charmin. Toilet paper makers say that U.S. consumers don’t need to fear shortages due to...
