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The NRA Cancels Its Annual Meeting Again, Underscoring The Group's Uncertain Future

The National Rifle Association called off its annual meeting for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. The cancellation is the latest setback in a series of financial and legal troubles.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga bows during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on September 3, 2021, following his announcement that he will not seek re-election for Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership this month.

Japan's Leader Will Step Down, Damaged By Criticism Of His COVID Response

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's exit raises the specter of a return to a "revolving door" succession of Japanese leaders.

Wayne LaPierre, chief executive officer of the National Rifle Association, speaks during the NRA's annual meeting in Indianapolis on April 27, 2019. The group has since canceled its annual gathering in both 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

The NRA Cancels Its Annual Meeting Again, Underscoring The Group's Uncertain Future

The National Rifle Association called off its annual meeting for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. The cancellation is the latest setback in a series of financial and legal troubles.

In this Jan. 21, 2020, file photo, state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, speaks at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif.

California Seeks Gender Neutral Displays In Large Stores

California could soon force large department stores to display some child products in gender-neutral terms.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2021.

Surgeon General Praises County Board Chair For Health Misinformation Policy

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Thursday acknowledged San Diego county's first-of-its-kind policy declaring medical misinformation a public health crisis.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to questions during a news conference in San Francisco, June 3, 2021.

California Recall Voters So Far Largely Democratic And Older

Democrats have an early edge in the California recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. State figures show Democrats are returning mail-in ballots at more than twice the rate submitted by Republicans.

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which saw scenes of desperation and violence inside and outside of Kabul's airport, has coincided with a drop in President Biden's approval rating. Biden has fiercely defended the evacuation.

Biden's Approval Rating Hits A New Low After The Afghanistan Withdrawal

President Biden's approval rating slid to just 43%, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. The decline is principally due to independents, a key swing group.

Students wear mask as they arrive at school for in-person learning at Holmes Middle School in Wheeling, Ill., on Oct. 21, 2020. Students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days beginning in January 2022.

Kids In Illinois Will Soon Be Able To Take 5 Mental Health Days From School

Starting in January, students will be allowed to use their five mental health days without needing to provide a doctor's note for their absence.

Biden's Approval Rating Hits A New Low After The Afghanistan Withdrawal

President Biden's approval rating slid to just 43%, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. The decline is principally due to independents, a key swing group.

Employee Curt Hubbard unloads a shipment of ammunition at Full Armor Firearms in Houston, Texas on June 17, 2021.

You Can Now Carry A Handgun In Texas Without A License, Training Or Background Check

Gun rights advocates lauded the new state law for removing what they considered an unfair burden on firearms owners, but gun safety groups and law enforcement organizations opposed it.

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