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Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi -- the nation's first Asian American governor -- has died at the age of 100. Current Hawaii Gov.

In 2024, Wyoming became one of 15 states to opt out of a new federal program to supplement the meals of needy children during the summer months.

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic trip through Africa. He has been blasting the "handful of tyrants" and "chains of corruption" that have held the continent hostage for centuries.

Virginia voters will consider a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state's congressional districts.

A group of Massachusetts National Guard members early Monday crossed the Boston Marathon start line, launching the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.

Officials and relatives say a man killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Oil prices have climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. military says it's launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea. The attack on Sunday killed three people.