Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics & Government
States are slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
Although almost every state recognizes Juneteenth in some fashion, many have been slow to do more than issue a proclamation or resolution.
Biden officials may change how the U.S. defines racial and ethnic groups by 2024
The Biden administration is starting a process that could change how the U.S. census and federal surveys produce racial and ethnic data that is used for redistricting and civil rights enforcement.
The Fed delivers biggest interest rate hike in decades to combat surging inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday in an effort to combat stubbornly high inflation. It's the biggest rate increase in 28 years.
Seth Rich's killing was exploited on Fox News and online. His parents are fed up
Seth Rich's killing brought incalculable loss to Joel and Mary Rich. Baseless conspiracy theories on Fox News made it even worse. They're speaking out for the first time since settling with Fox.
With Roe on the precipice, Americans are having more abortions
New data from the Guttmacher Institute shows the number of abortions rose in 2020, reversing a decades-long trend toward declining numbers.
Florida's new abortion law violates religious freedom, a synagogue's lawsuit says
The suit contends the law violates Jewish teachings, which state abortion "is required if necessary to protect the health, mental or physical well-being of the woman" and for other reasons.
Trumpism and election lies are spreading, plus 2 more takeaways from Tuesday's races
In Tuesday's Republican primaries, Trump-backed candidates won up and down the ballot in Nevada, while he saw a split in South Carolina, where he endorsed challengers to two GOP incumbents.
North Carolina is adding funding to help those battling opioid addiction
North Carolina is putting more funding toward expanding treatment for those battling opioid addiction.