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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Jan. 27, 2025 10:58 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America's food supply. The 71-year-old,...

Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances

Jan. 23, 2025 17:27 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would pardon anti-abortion activists convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances. Trump called it “a great honor to sign this.” "They should not have been prosecuted," he said as he signed pardons...

The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

Jan. 22, 2025 22:04 PM EST

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him. Here's the latest: Trump suggests he would like to see Biden investigated Trump is suggesting he would like to see...

New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way

Jan. 09, 2025 17:49 PM EST

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties, helping to ensure the state remains a go-to destination for people from other states with bans. The unanimous opinion, in response to a request from...

Today in History: December 31, Edison demonstrates incandescent lights in Menlo Park

Dec. 31, 2024 00:02 AM EST

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 366th and final day of 2024. This is New Year’s Eve. Today in history: On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric incandescent lights for the public by illuminating some 100 bulbs in and around his laboratory in...

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown

Dec. 18, 2024 22:57 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. ...