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Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing 'hurried' House action

Biden rejects proposal to increase federal judgeships, pointing out rushed House decision

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden made the decision to reject a proposal…
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Today’s stock market update: Mixed performance for Asian stocks as a holiday-shortened week begins

In HONG KONG, markets in Asia showed a mix of results on…
FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured a boy in Florida

Investigation by FAA into holiday drone show incident involving a boy injured in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it has…
Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates

Reaction of victims and families as Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Families of victims and others impacted by crimes that…
An ex-police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader

A former law enforcement officer found guilty of dishonesty regarding communications with the Proud Boys leader

WASHINGTON – A retired police officer in the nation’s capital was convicted…
Biden commutes death sentences of 2 convicted in brutal slaying of family on Florida’s Turnpike

Biden changes death penalties for 2 found guilty in savage killing of family on Florida highway

Among the 37 federal death row inmates who had their sentences commuted…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week

Today’s stock market update: Most Asian shares rise following a strong Wall Street finish to end a rough week

BANGKOK – Shares mostly gained in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks…
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car

Suspect caught by New York City police for the death of a woman discovered on fire in a subway car

New York City police revealed on Sunday that they have a suspect…
'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

‘Sonic 3’ outperforms ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ in ticket sales

NEW YORK – Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has taken the…
An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago. They're still ticking

A hundred years ago, an architect created unique clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol that are still working today.

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The…