Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there.

Sen. Mike Lee introduces legislation to require proof of citizenship to vote in US

Sen. Mike Lee is sponsoring a proposal to require proof of citizenship to vote in the U.S., though undocumented immigrants are already barred from voting in federal elections.

US House OKs bill adding citizenship question to census along partisan lines

The U.S. House approved a bill adding a citizenship question to the decennial U.S. census and apportioning House seats based on the U.S. citizen population.

Disneyland gets final approval for colossal expansion

Disney cleared a major hurdle to start developing a colossal expansion of its Disneyland theme parks when the Anaheim City Council unanimously gave final approval to rezone much of the property.

Disneyland gets final approval for ‘biggest thing’ since its opening

(cnn) — Disney cleared a major hurdle to start developing a colossal expansion of its Disneyland theme parks on Tuesday

8 tornadoes confirmed in Ohio, 3 in Michigan as severe storms cross central US

Tornadoes were first reported after dark Tuesday in parts of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, while portions of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a tornado watch.

Here's what North American airline passengers really think about the state of air travel

North American travelers are kind of dissatisfied – at least according to consumer research company J.D. Power's 2024 North American Airline Satisfaction Study.

House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it. Greene, of Georgia, pressed ahead with her long shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels who are tired of the political chaos.

‘Ozempic babies’: Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

(cnn) — Catera Bentley stared at the positive pregnancy test and couldn’t believe her eyes. She took a second test,

'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

Numerous women have shared stories of "Ozempic babies." But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven't been studied in people who are pregnant.

Report: RFK Jr. says worm 'got into my brain and ate a portion of it'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, the New York Times reported.

US pauses some weapons to Israel as battles rage around Rafah

Hamas said it was battling Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah on Wednesday after a U.S. official said Washington had halted a shipment of powerful bombs that Israel could use in a full-scale assault.

Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis

Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.

Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska

Authorities say a cruise ship worker from South Africa has been arrested in Alaska's capital city after he was accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel.

Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.

US considers curbs on China access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT

The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the core software of artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, sources said.

Has Israel followed the law in Gaza war? US due to render first-of-its-kind verdict

The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind verdict on whether Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza complies with international and U.S. laws. A State Department spokesman says the Wednesday deadline may slip.

US soldier arrested in Russia to be detained for 2 months

(cnn) — An American soldier arrested in Russia on suspicion of theft will be detained for two months, a Russian