Australian lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly struck her with an SUV twice in what authorities are investigating as a serious act of violence against a federal official. Haines, 65, remained in critical condition Wednesday at a Melbourne hospital, where doctors amputated her right leg after initially removing her left […]

A chemical spill in Toledo, Ohio, prompted an evacuation order for parts of the city, and a shelter-in-place order for more. On Tuesday, Toledo Fire and Rescue ordered everyone within a one-mile radius of an MC Tank Terminal at 1266 Progress Ave. to evacuate over a “hazardous materials release,” a chemical identified by MC Tank […]

The November Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 9 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. The amount beneficiaries receive varies based […]

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low ahead of the midterm elections, with voters expressing widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, rising gas prices, and the war in Iran. Just 36% of likely voters approve of Trump’s job performance, compared with 59% who disapprove, according to a New York […]