By Thomas Beaumont
Democrat Pete Buttigieg is ending his campaign for president.
Three people with knowledge of Buttigieg’s decision tell The Associated Press he is informing campaign staff. They were not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.
His campaign says Buttigieg will speak Sunday night in South Bend, Indiana.
Buttigieg rose to the field's top tier but failed to notch enough wins in the critical early states necessary to keep his bid moving forward.
The millennial, Afghan War veteran and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, defied expectations in a field of better-known candidates for months while becoming the first openly gay top contender for a major party nomination.
“Mayor Pete” burst onto the scene with a blitz of national media a year ago and impressive fundraising. He leaned hard into a next-generation message of urgency on pressing issues while preaching a message of hope and inclusion.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska has become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Buckingham Palace says allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning” and would be addressed privately by the royal family.
COVID infections are on the rise in U.S. prisons and are accounting for some of the largest outbreaks. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
Jeff King, senior director of global sustainability and social impact for Hersey's, talked to Cheddar about the candy giant's science-based plans to reduce its carbon footprint to tackle climate change.
President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
President Joe Biden has ordered his administration to review Trump administration rules around campus sexual assaults that bolstered the rights of the accused.
Shelly Kapoor Collins, founder of the Shatter Fund, spoke to Cheddar on International Women's Day about the upcoming Shatter Summit, a one-day digital event celebrating women in leadership roles in various industries.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan and Harry has produced several revelations.
Roger Harris, executive vice president and chief marketing and revenue officer at Amtrak, talked about the new station's role in Northeast transit amid the widespread changes in travel habits.
