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Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their s…
Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case
The long-shot bid by Trump comes a week after the high court ruled that those born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.
A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern
Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
Should you sign your kids up for Trump Accounts? Four things to consider
Families can still benefit even if their children aren't eligible for the free $1,000 contribution from the federal government.
New footage shows first look at Ernest Shackleton's final ship Quest
Scientists are the first to capture the shipwreck where Shackleton, a leading figure of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, died in 1922.
Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.
Supreme Court financial disclosures reveal how their books add to their income
The Supreme Court annual financial reports shed light on the justices' gifts, travel and personal lives.
Ex-US judge spared from prison for helping migrant evade federal agents
The 67-year-old was arrested for ushering a suspect out a courtroom side door to avoid immigration agents.
The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories
The Pitt and Hacks lead the race for America's most coveted TV awards - see the full list of nominations.
New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency — and only by appointment.
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C., arts institution.
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global…
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the cease fire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the globa…
Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized ro…
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal a…
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mecha…
Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.
Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths
Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs.
Former Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.
Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process
The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has …
Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".