Guam braces for hit from Typhoon Mawar as storm heads toward the Pacific US territory
Guam’s governor is urging residents to stay home and is warning the island could take a direct hit from Typhoon Mawar.
Ex-Florida deputy charged with failing to confront Parkland shooter says he’s eager for trial
A former Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to confront the Parkland school shooter says he is eager for his trial to begin.
Judge enters not guilty pleas for suspect in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students
A judge has entered not guilty pleas for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcement
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave final approval Monday to the state’s new red flag law during a bill signing just outside of Detroit.
Nebraska governor to sign 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender-affirming care for minors
Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is scheduled to sign a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19.
California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.
Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom’s 1st female astronaut
A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other visitors has arrived at the International Space Station.
More women sue Texas, asking court to put emergency block on state’s abortion law
More Texas women who were told they could not end pregnancies with fatal fetal anomalies or that endangered their health are challenging the state’s restrictive abortion laws.
New Mexican Spanish, a unique American dialect, survives mostly in prayers
New Mexican Spanish is a unique dialect, a mixture of centuries-old Spanish with Indigenous words that evolved through historical isolation.
Australian prime minister says he is working effectively to free WikiLeaks founder
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is working in the “most effective way possible” to secure the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.