Georgia lawmaker wants to legalize online sports betting

State Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, filed a bill last week to legalize sports betting under the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

The 7-4 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned decisions issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California. The court had already allowed the administration’s changes to start taking effect while the government appealed those rulings.

Trump's India visit prioritizes pageantry over policy

President Donald Trump has opened a whirlwind 36-hour visit to India by basking in the adulation of a massive, colorful crowd at a cricket stadium in the western city of Ahmedabad.

Bernie Sanders defends Fidel Castro's socialist Cuba: 'Unfair to simply say everything is bad'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the frontrunner for the Democrats' presidential nomination, doubled down on his support for some of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's policies, saying in an interview that aired Sunday, "it's unfair to simply say everything is bad."

Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead

The first presidential contest in the West is testing the candidates' strength with black and Latino voters for the first time in 2020.

Elizabeth Warren rallies packed Seattle crowd, slams Mike Bloomberg

Her public event took place at the Seattle Center Armory, the same day as the Nevada caucuses where Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory.

Which states vote on Super Tuesday?

With both California and Texas – the nation’s two most populous states – holding primaries on March 3, around 40 percent on Americans will be voting on Super Tuesday.

Judge asked to decide permanent fate of Georgia abortion law

After a federal judge temporarily blocked Georgia’s restrictive abortion law, lawyers for the state and for opponents of the measure are battling in court over whether the law should be permanently barred from taking effect.

Georgia lawmaker wants to make porch piracy a felony

One state lawmakers wants to make it a felony for porch pirates to steal people's packages.

Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from NDAs

Mike Bloomberg said his company has identified “3 NDAs that we signed over the past 30-plus years with women to address complaints about comments they said I had made.”

Tech boom, suburban growth drive Nevada's Democratic shift

As the growing suburbs tucked into the shadow of the Sierra have changed, so has Nevada's political landscape.

Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy

Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in this year’s election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected. Three officials who requested anonymity said House lawmakers were briefed last week about Russia.

Democrat Tarver formally launches Senate campaign in Georgia

A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Barack Obama formally launched his campaign Thursday in the crowded race to take on Georgia’s newest U.S. senator.

UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians

The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions, saying a state senator’s proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain their national reputations.

Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia

A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.

Georgia lawmakers look to tackle surprise medical bills

Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.

AP FACT CHECK: Dems' debate flubs; Trump untruths at rally

Remaining Democratic presidential candidates debated one another in Las Vegas while President Trump rallied a crowed in Phoenix, Arizona.