President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign,…

Flooding closes interstate as heavy rains soak southeast Georgia

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Flooding rains Thursday inundated several counties in southeast Georgia, where a portion…

Wife of southern Illinois judge charged in his fatal shooting, police say

ALBION, Ill. (AP) — The wife of a southern Illinois judge fatally shot earlier this week…

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump made gains in numerous state legislative chambers,…

What to know about the 2024 presidential election and what comes next

The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is…

NYC police search for a gunman who wounded a man before fleeing into the subway system

NEW YORK (AP) — Police were searching Thursday for a man who they say shot another…

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which has been…

Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issue

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Mexican national who is in the U.S. illegally was sentenced…

In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their…

Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a…