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Uvalde mother whose daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting loses bid for mayor

Uvalde mother whose daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting loses bid for mayor

UVALDE, Texas — In Uvalde’s first mayoral race since the Robb Elementary School shooting , former mayor Cody Smith won back the job Tuesday over Kimberly Mata-Rubio, a mother who has led calls for tougher gun laws since her daughter was among the 19
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Tuesday to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke of her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war .
Israel fights Hamas deep in Gaza City and foresees control of enclave’s security after war

Israel fights Hamas deep in Gaza City and foresees control of enclave’s security after war

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that its ground forces were battling Hamas fighters deep inside Gaza’s largest city, signaling a major new stage in the month-old conflict, and its leaders foresee controlling the enclave's security
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so

Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law.
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S.
NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control

NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO member countries that signed a key Cold War-era security treaty froze their participation in the pact on Tuesday just hours after Russia pulled out, raising fresh questions about the future of arms control agreements in Europe.
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims

The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
At least 7 civilians killed and 20 others wounded after a minibus exploded in the Afghan capital

At least 7 civilians killed and 20 others wounded after a minibus exploded in the Afghan capital

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A minibus exploded in a mostly Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, killing at least seven civilians and wounding 20 others, authorities said Tuesday.
Captain found guilty of 'seaman's manslaughter' in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

Captain found guilty of 'seaman's manslaughter' in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A scuba dive boat captain was convicted Monday of criminal negligence in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.
Florida dentist of murder, other charges by jury in 2014 slaying of law professor

Florida dentist of murder, other charges by jury in 2014 slaying of law professor

TALLAHASSES, Fla.