By JONEL ALECCIA Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is … Continued
By ALI SWENSON In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university staff can use their digital IDs to vote. In Wisconsin, ballot drop … Continued
Michael Wilner and Gillian Brassil | (TNS) McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Russian actors created a fake San Francisco news station that published a staged video this month in an attempt to generate a scandal about Vice President Kamala Harris … Continued
Chris Johnson | (TNS) CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — House Republicans proposed a boost to Secret Service funding in the aftermath of two assassination attempts on GOP presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump in the last three months. Acting Secret Service Director Ron Rowe has had conversations with Congress about more resources since … Continued
By EDITH M. LEDERER and JENNIFER PELTZ UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations warned the gathered leaders of nations Tuesday that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are driving modern civilization toward “a powder keg that risks engulfing … Continued
By TERRY TANG and LINLEY SANDERS WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed more favorably by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander registered voters than former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. AAPI voters are … Continued