Democrats say the timing is suspicious, given the Dec. 1 deadline is after Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans who supported the state’s abortion ban are up for reelection.

After NYPD officials warned about a unit’s aggressive policing, the mayor boosted the team led by his allies. “The unit effectively reported directly to City Hall,” a former police official said.

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Search inspection reports and find problems at over 14,000 nursing homes across the country.

Scouting Detroit Lions draft picks Blake Miller and Derrick Moore, with an eye on how they fit with Detroit and what they offer as rookies

Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom ​around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed ‌while reporting from conflict zones.