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A state senator looks over documents during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 27, 2024.

California budget deficit sidelines more bills

On their first day back from summer recess, California lawmakers made clear that the budget crunch isn’t over.

A white sign outside near a street. On the sign is a red circle with a cross across it. Inside the circle is a simplistic graphic of the blue ocean on the bottom, and a black outline of a wind turbine sticking out from the ocean.

Coos County voters to weigh in this November on opposition to offshore wind development

Coos County voters will get a chance to weigh in on whether or not commissioners should actively oppose offshore wind development along the Southern Oregon Coast.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a DNC press conference on July 17 in Milwaukee.

Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader

Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group's new top political leader worldwide, following last week's assassination of the previous leader in Iran.

Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, arrive for a campaign rally in Philadelphia Tuesday.

Harris introduces her running mate, 'Coach Walz,' at an energetic Philly rally

In Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ticking through his varied resume.

Imane Khelif of Algeria (blue) punches Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand during the Women's 66kg semifinal bout on Tuesday at the Paris Olympic Games.

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

A boxing federation claims Khelif failed two unspecified gender tests in recent years. Olympic officials say the tests were illegitimate. Khelif will face China's Yang Liu in Friday's gold medal bout.

Companies that make weighted infant sleepwear say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but a growing chorus of medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn that the garments could be dangerous.

U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.

Left: U.S. Vice President Harris arrives for an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22 in Washington, D.C. Right: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald J. Trump holds a rally at the Van Andel Arena on July 20 in Grand Rapids, Mich., Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump

Vice President Harris has upended the presidential race and has now built a 51%-48% lead over former President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks with union organizers before they march on businesses in downtown Minneapolis on October 14, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minn.

4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz

To labor advocates, Minnesota is considered one of the best places in America to be a worker. Last year, the Democratic legislature passed and Gov. Walz signed a sweeping package of pro-labor laws.

The self-proclaimed GOAT of cybersquatting sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k

Jeremy Green Eche of Brooklyn buys and saves websites for hypothetical presidential tickets. On Tuesday, he sold HarrisWalz.com to a person seemingly unconnected to either campaign.

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