John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, will be free of court restrictions June 15
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is saying thank you to the people who helped him win freedom from court oversight.
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Turkey will now be known as Türkiye (at least at the U.N.)
Turkey's rebranding campaign, which began in December, is characterized as an effort to better represent its culture abroad. It also distances the country from some less-flattering associations.
Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Maine with help from a fellow expat
Without help from a resettlement agency, many Ukrainians rely on family or volunteers. Oleg Opalnyk, who has lived in Maine since 2001 and owns rental properties, is supporting 11 Ukrainian evacuees.
California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights
California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted.
For years White House interns have not been paid. That will soon change
President Joe Biden announced that White House interns will now be paid for the first time in history. Participating interns will be paid $750 per week starting this fall.
Former Estonian president speaks about the war in Ukraine and the way forward
Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves wasn't surprised Russia invaded Ukraine. In an interview on his family's farm, he says he hopes the world is waking up to the dangers Russia poses.
Demand at food banks is way up again. But inflation makes it harder to meet the need
High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes.
As senators seek common ground on guns, 'red flag' laws become a focus
Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from individuals found to be a danger to themselves or others.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what happens next? Your questions answered
After the leak of the draft opinion in which the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe, we asked for your questions about the future of abortion care in the U.S. Here's what our experts said.
U.S. will forgive $5.8 billion of loans to Corinthian Colleges students
Students affected do not have to take any further action to secure their funds, and the Department of Education will begin notifying those students soon, the agency said.