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April 11, 2024

Virginia congressman pursues master's degree in effort to better understand AI regulations

As the governance of AI becomes an increasingly important subject for lawmakers, Virginia Congressman Don Beyer has returned to school to learn more.

April 11, 2024

Oakland airport considers adding 'San Francisco' to name, sparking controversy across the bay

San Francisco officials vehemently oppose the idea of Oakland changing their airport's name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport," saying it would confuse travelers.

April 11, 2024

Florida scientists save baby coral from predators using boba straws

Scientists in Florida have created a "Coral Fort" from biodegradable drinking straws that can protect lab-grown coral from predators after it is transplanted into the wild.

April 11, 2024

Nebraska lawmakers propose tax-funded school choice bill

A bill advancing through the Nebraska Legislature would fund private school scholarships with taxpayer money ahead of a statewide vote to repeal a similar law.

April 10, 2024

Tennessee Senate clears bill making it illegal to assist minors seeking abortions

The Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate on Wednesday passed legislation outlawing assistance to minors seeking abortions without parental consent.

April 10, 2024

Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, seeking reelection this fall, said he opposes a ballot initiative to strike down Florida's six-week abortion ban but that Congress should let the states make those decisions.

April 10, 2024

Police crack down on leftist anti-Milei protests in Argentina

Police on Wednesday arrested eight protesters demonstrating against libertarian President Javier Milei's austerity measures and spending cuts.

April 10, 2024

First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination

Adeel Mangi, who could be the 'first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge,' is fighting back against claims from law enforcement groups that have imperiled his nomination.

April 10, 2024

Off-duty SC officer charged with murder in Chick-fil-A parking lot shooting

Off-duty South Carolina policeman Anthony DeLustro, 64, was charged with murder Wednesday for allegedly shooting a man after a fight in a Chick-fil-A parking lot.

April 10, 2024

Ex-employee describes sex abuse, retaliation for complaints at NH youth detention facility

Karen Lemoine, a former employee at the Sununu Youth Services Center in New Hampshire, delivered the first witness testimony in the first trial over sex abuse at the facility.