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Open seat for Chicago-area prosecutor is in voters’ hands after spirited primary matchup

An open race to lead the nation’s second-largest prosecutor’s office is in voters’ hands after a heated primary campaign in the Chicago area.

Tuesday’s primaries include a key Senate race in Ohio and clues for the Biden-Trump rematch

Five states will hold presidential primaries as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump continue to lock up support around the country after becoming their parties’ presumptive nominees.

Illinois voters to decide competitive US House primaries around the state

The most closely watched races in Illinois include a downstate Republican matchup and two Chicago-area Democratic primaries.

High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington

Republicans are watching two hot-button federal races in Ohio that could affect their chances for potentially pivotal pickups this fall.

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The Supreme Court extended its block on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the US while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit

President Biden will host the Japanese prime minister and Philippines president for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea, and differences over a Japanese company’s plan to buy an iconic American steel company.

Supreme Court wary of states’ bid to limit federal contact with social media companies

Most of the justices appeared convinced that government officials should be able to try to persuade private companies, whether news organizations or tech platforms, not to publish information so long as the requests are not backed by coercive threats.

Laken Riley’s father says he’s ‘angry’ his daughter’s killing is being politicized: ‘She was much better than that’

The father of Laken Riley, a nursing student who was killed while she was on a run last month, said he is “angry” that his daughter’s death is being exploited for political purposes.


Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro’s bid to stave off prison sentence

The Supreme Court has refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.

Trump’s lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454m civil fraud judgment

Former president Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

The Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol.

Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93

Mr. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star general, took part in four space missions, including the historic linkup of Soviet and American space capsules.

Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women’s health

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by working to strengthen data collection and provide easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research.

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates, none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous name has helped him build buzz for his independent bid.

Kennedy family attends President Biden’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration at White House

President Biden hosted a large contingent of the Kennedy family at the White House’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Sunday.

Shooting in Washington leaves 2 dead, 5 injured. Police are looking for a single gunman

Police were looking for a single gunman after the seven people were shot around 3 a.m. in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington.