Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare joint statement, the archivist and deputy archivist of the United States said Tuesday that the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment cannot be certified without further action by Congress or the courts, as Democrats press President Joe Biden to act unilaterally on its...

Today in History: December 9, smallpox declared to be eradicated

Today is Monday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2024. There are 22 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 9, 1979, scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox, a disease which killed an estimated 300 million people in the 20th century. ...

AP Race Call: Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection to U.S. Senate from New York

Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was reelected to a U.S. Senate seat representing New York on Tuesday. Gillibrand defeated Republican Mike Sapraicone, a retired New York City police detective. Gillibrand has been New York's junior senator since 2009. In Washington, she's been a voice against sexual harassment...

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection to U.S. Senate from New York

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection to U.S. Senate from New York.