House lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban greyhound racing, a betting sport already prohibited in many states, thanks to pressure from animal rights organizations.

Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the Maine Senate race handed Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer another public defeat, sharpening doubts about his political instincts and his hold on Senate Democratic leadership.

President Trump pulled his year-old nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general Thursday and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third nominee for the vacant post.