Three arrests were made Tuesday as protesters violently clashed outside a Los Angeles County school district building, where board members had convened to vote on whether or not to recognize June as Pride month.
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Conservatives bring the House to a halt as anger at McCarthy's debt deal remains
Conservatives, including Reps. Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, are blocking bills on the House floor in protest of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt ceiling deal.
Child labor investigation spreads to meatpacking, produce companies in 11 states
A federal investigation into Guatemalan children working in the U.S. in violation of child labor laws has expanded to include meatpacking and produce firms in at least 11 states.
Growing chorus calls for Lululemon to reinstate employees fired for trying to stop thieves
A growing chorus of voices is calling for Lululemon to reinstate two Atlanta-area employees who were fired for confronting thieves at their store.
GOP unveils program to get Republicans voting early: We need a 'change of culture'
The Republican National Committee on Wednesday announced a new program to “maximize” pre-Election Day voting among Republicans.
Is it safe to exercise outdoors when the air quality is poor?
Experts discuss the safety of working out outside when the air quality is poor. Learn when exercising outdoors can be harmful and how to mitigate personal risk.
Iowa teen sought to hire online 'hitman' to kill 7-year-old rival, authorities say
Iowa police arrested a teenage girl for allegedly seeking to hire an online “hitman” to kill a 7-year-old rival, authorities said Wednesday.
McConnell says military is 'radically underfunded' in debt limit law, hardening standoff with McCarthy
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday blasted the military spending levels established in the new debt limit law.
Racist message, dead raccoon left for Oregon mayor, Black city council member
Someone left a dead raccoon and a sign with “intimidating language” that mentioned a Black city councilor outside the office of an Oregon mayor, police said.
Congressman honors drag icon RuPaul on the House floor
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif, sashayed to the House floor on Wednesday to honor drag icon RuPaul Charles, as the centuries-old art form has become a political lightning rod in recent months.