Woman killed by airborne umbrella at South Carolina restaurant
The woman and her husband were dining on the patio when a sudden, strong wind lifted an umbrella from a table and struck her, the coroner's office said.
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Who qualifies for $135M Android settlement?
The deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement is fast approaching.
Platner: Bezos 'pitching ... propaganda' to protect himself, 'crony friends’
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) ripped Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday after the billionaire suggested that raising his taxes would do little help everyday Americans. “I think it’s abject nonsense,” Platner said during an appearance on MS NOW, alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). “I think that's what somebody says when they don't want...
Why US support for Ukraine must continue
Four principles are at stake — and together they make a compelling case for sustained U.S. support.
BP board removes chair over 'conduct issues'
BP announced on Tuesday that its chairman is out less than a year after his appointment, following “serious concerns” about his actions in the role. The major oil company’s board said in a statement released Tuesday that it “unanimously” made the decision to remove Albert Manifold from this role, citing issues with his “governance standards,...
Trump approves Newsom’s emergency funding request after Orange County chemical incident
President Trump on Monday approved federal emergency funding to go to California following Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) response to a toxic chemical leak in northern Orange County that was at risk of exploding. Newsom secured the federal assistance to assist the more than 785 state and local first responders at the site of the GKN...
Thomas, Alito say Supreme Court obligated to hear Florida’s commercial driving fight
The Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to hear Florida’s legal fight against California and Washington state over their commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), a battle aimed at ensuring the states only issue them to people with legal presence and English proficiency. Florida’s suit landed as officials reported several fatal crashes around the country caused by truck drivers in the...
Texas prompts Democratic hopes; Trump's GOP grip falters: Join the live discussion
Is President Trump's grip on the party faltering? Tuesday's Texas GOP primary race, particularly the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be a test. What comes next after the controversial autopsy on the Democratic Party's 2024 losses? Join The Hill's Amie Parnes and Editor in Chief Ian Swanson...
Court blocks Alabama Republicans' congressional map
A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms. The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their finding that the map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution. It means Alabama cannot use...
Live updates: Iran threatens strikes after US hit; Cornyn-Paxton faceoff tests Trump's backing
Even as the U.S. and Iran inch toward a deal to end the nearly three-months long conflict, tensions are running high. On Monday, the U.S. launched strikes in southern Iran that it described as "defensive." Iran's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the strike was a violation of the ceasefire. “Iran holds the U.S. regime responsible...
Trump urges Texans to vote for Paxton after late endorsement
President Trump on Tuesday urged Texas Republicans to vote for state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Senate GOP runoff in the Lone Star State, hours before polls close. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Texas, Vote for Ken Paxton, our Country’s BEST Attorney General!” The president endorsed Paxton last week in the...
House Democrat: Platner’s tattoo should be 'disqualifying'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) refused to back Democrats’ leading candidate in the Maine Senate race, citing Graham Platner's controversial tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. “I've been clear about Graham Platner. I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally disqualifying,” Auchincloss, who is Jewish, told CNN’s Boris Sanchez on Monday. “I hope...
Don't punish Ken Martin for flubbing Dems’ 2024 autopsy
Ken Martin is doing the work. His critics owe the party a more honest accounting of what they actually want — and the courage to argue for it openly.
Supreme Court won't stop Brian Flores's lawsuit against NFL from going to open court
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away the NFL's bid to stop a coach’s racial discrimination lawsuit from proceeding in open court, a battle that revolves around NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s power. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is Black, sued the NFL and three of its franchises in 2022 over accusations of systemic racism in coaching searches. In a brief order, the justices declined to take up the NFL’s plea that league rules require that...
Iran: New US strike violated ceasefire
Iran on Tuesday accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire put in place on April 8 following fresh military strikes carried out by the American military, which described the strikes as defensive actions. The accusation runs the risk of triggering a new round of Iranian strikes against U.S. bases and allies in the region as...
