Jonesboro mayor reportedly cleared of wrongdoing, no charges to be filed
The Clayton County District Attorney will not seek criminal charges against Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor, according to a press release.
The Clayton County District Attorney will not seek criminal charges against Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor, according to a press release.
Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while record also draws criticism
Henry Kissinger served two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and dominated foreign policy as the United States withdrew from Vietnam and established ties with China.
Henry Kissinger served two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and dominated foreign policy as the United States withdrew from Vietnam and established ties with China.
Henry Kissinger, political scientist and former secretary of state, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Georgia lawmakers hold special session to redraw voting districts
Georgia Republicans are trying to minimize their potential election losses while also trying to increase the number of Black-majority districts ordered by a federal court.
Georgia Republicans are trying to minimize their potential election losses while also trying to increase the number of Black-majority districts ordered by a federal court.
Former President Jimmy Carter emerges from hospice to attend wife's tribute service
Former President Jimmy Carter made a rare public appearance at the memorial for his wife, Rosalynn.
Former President Jimmy Carter made a rare public appearance at the memorial for his wife, Rosalynn.
Georgia Senate panel calls for abolishing state permits for health facilities
A Georgia Senate committee recommended on Tuesday that the state abolish its requirements for permits to build health facilities, setting up a renewed push on the issue after a debate in the 2023 legislative session mushroomed into a House-Senate standoff.
A Georgia Senate committee recommended on Tuesday that the state abolish its requirements for permits to build health facilities, setting up a renewed push on the issue after a debate in the 2023 legislative session mushroomed into a House-Senate standoff.
Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Georgia Senate Republicans propose map with 2 new Black-majority districts
Georgia Senate Republicans are proposing a new map that would create two Black-majority voting districts.
Georgia Senate Republicans are proposing a new map that would create two Black-majority voting districts.
Social Security clawed back overpayments tied to COVID-19 stimulus – lawmakers want answers
Some Social Security recipients have erroneously seen their benefits suspended or have been assessed overpayments due to COVID-19 stimulus checks.
Some Social Security recipients have erroneously seen their benefits suspended or have been assessed overpayments due to COVID-19 stimulus checks.
Christopher Luxon takes oath as New Zealand's Prime Minister, emphasizes economic enhancement as top priority
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
NRA praises court order striking down Maryland's ‘draconian’ handgun law
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
Georgia Supreme Court blocks GOP-backed prosecutors oversight commission
Because of the Georgia Supreme Court's actions, a Republican-backed commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors can't begin operating.
Because of the Georgia Supreme Court's actions, a Republican-backed commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors can't begin operating.
Biden, Kemp orders flags to be flown at half-staff for Rosalynn Carter
President Biden has ordered that all flags at U.S. government buildings and military bases to be flown at half-staff starting Nov. 25 in honor of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
President Biden has ordered that all flags at U.S. government buildings and military bases to be flown at half-staff starting Nov. 25 in honor of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
3 general election debates scheduled for 2024 without either party confirming attendance
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
Biden to celebrate 81st birthday by honoring White House Thanksgiving tradition
President Biden is set to celebrate his 81st birthday at the White House on Monday by honoring a Thanksgiving tradition.
President Biden is set to celebrate his 81st birthday at the White House on Monday by honoring a Thanksgiving tradition.
Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
House Ethics chairman moves to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.