Federal judge rules New York cannot prohibit federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations, striking down state restrictions on mask use by law enforcement.

Supreme Court declines to halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority, allowing the damages award to stand.

The Supreme Court declined to halt enforcement of a $656 million judgment against the PLO and the Palestinian Authority.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 37% of US voters back Democrats over Republicans on the economy (36%) — the first time Democrats led on the issue in nearly a decade. Trump's approval rating fell to 35%, down from 37% last month.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans now view Democrats as better stewards of the economy than Republicans for the first time in nearly a decade, with 37% of registered voters backing Democrats and 36% backing Republicans; Trump's approval rating fell to 35% from 37% last month.

5 US states hold pivotal midterm primaries as Trump weighs in with endorsements, with Republicans defending razor-thin congressional majorities against Democratic challenges.

Five US states hold pivotal midterm primaries on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump weighing in with endorsements in key Senate, House and governor races shaping November's elections. Republicans are defending razor-thin congressional majorities while Democrats target gains that could flip control of both chambers.

Sri Lanka considers one-year service extension for police officers aged 60 with good conduct to ease shortages, as 6,000 of 10,000 attached Civil Security personnel report for duty.

Sri Lanka's government is considering a one-year service extension for police officers who reach age 60 with a record of good conduct to address personnel shortages, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament on Tuesday, while noting 6,000 of 10,000 attached Civil Security Department personnel have already reported for duty.