Idaho poised to allow firing-squad executions in some cases

Idaho is poised to allow firing squads to execute condemned inmates when the state can’t get lethal-injection drugs, under a bill the Legislature passed Monday with a veto-proof majority.

Will Donald Trump take a mugshot if he’s indicted?

Donald Trump's arrest – if it happens – won’t look like a traditional Hollywood-style takedown with handcuffs and a 'perp walk.' Here's how experts say it would likely unfold.

Housing, mental health care key to Newsom's latest strategy to fight homeless crisis

Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.

Manhattan DA's office 'asked for a meeting' with law enforcement ahead of possible Trump indictment

The meeting is reportedly to "discuss logistics for some time next week, which would mean that they are anticipating an indictment next week," the source familiar with the planning said.

North Dakota abortion ban injunction upheld by state Supreme Court

The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.

California bill to protect doctors who mail abortion pills

Sen. Nancy Skinner's bill would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication

California will overhaul San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less-dangerous prisoners will receive education, training and rehabilitation, under a new plan from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda

Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.

Nikki Haley proposes entitlement program changes for younger people

Nikki Haley proposes elevating the retirement age “so that it matches life expectancy," an idea the presidential candidate has mentioned during campaign stops.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.

Putting a stamp on the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California'

A woman celebrates the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California' by commemorating them with her own faux stamp series, a unique artform that utilizes some pretty cool retro equipment.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, 36, announces her first grandchild will be born in April

Boebert acknowledged there is "some fear that arises" and "questions that pop up" when "young children are giving life," but ultimately she was not upset.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”

California bill would regulate police use of facial recognition technology in body cams

Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.