House Democrats release former Trump White House Counsel Don McGahn’s testimony
Former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn confirmed before a congressional panel last week that former President Donald Trump urged him to oust…
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US Ambassador to Belarus says new sanctions are coming ‘soon’
The United States, in coordination with allies, will impose new sanctions on Belarus “soon,” US Ambassador to Belarus Julie Fisher said…
Continue ReadingThe world’s most livable cities in 2021
The impact of Covid-19 on global livability has been absolutely devastating. Well over a year into the pandemic, ongoing health crises, border…
Continue ReadingJBS says it paid $11 million ransom after cyberattack
The meat supplier JBS USA paid an $11 million ransom in response to a cyberattack that led to the shutdown of its entire US beef processing operation…
Continue ReadingBiden DOJ updates court filing after LGBTQ advocates blast its stance in religious schools case
The Biden Justice Department on Wednesday afternoon updated its court filing in a case where it is defending the right of religious schools to…
Continue ReadingSan Jose mayor proposes gun owners carry insurance and pay annual fee in wake of mass shooting
Nearly two weeks after a gunman fatally shot nine coworkers at a San Jose light rail yard, the mayor of Northern California’s most populous city is…
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GameStop names a new CEO and CFO, both from Amazon
GameStop is getting a new chief executive and chief financial officer, the company announced as part of its earnings release Wednesday. Matt Furlong,…
Continue ReadingChad Daybell pleads not guilty to all charges, including murder of Lori Vallow’s children and his ex-wife
Chad Daybell pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the murder and conspiracy charges he faces in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife and the two…
Continue Reading‘They’re not getting much sleep.’ Police chiefs confront a surge of gun violence — and it’s not even summer
An unrelenting surge in gun violence and murder is gripping American cities even before the habitual summer spike in crime, leaving police brass from…
Continue ReadingJ&J says it’s working to extend the shelf-life of its Covid-19 vaccine so doses don’t expire
As some states report they have Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses that are expiring before they get used, the company and federal…
Continue ReadingBoeing wants to delay delivery of new Air Force One jets by a year
Boeing is seeking a one-year delay in its deadline to deliver two new 747 jets to be used as Air Force One. And that would mean added costs for…
Continue ReadingBiden and Johnson expected to commit to lifting US-UK Covid-19 travel restrictions
President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson are expected to commit on Thursday to working to open up travel between the US and the UK and…
Continue ReadingBiden nixes Trump proposal that would have kicked 3 million off food stamps
In one of its latest steps to erase Trump administration policies, the Biden administration has withdrawn a controversial proposal that could have…
Continue ReadingEx-officer, Trump impeachment manager and now Senate candidate: Who is Rep. Val Demings
Rep. Val Demings’ Senate run provides Democrats with a prominent, nationally recognized candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Marco…
Continue ReadingFrom ‘geriatric pregnancy’ to ’35+ pregnancy:’ There’s a better way to talk to pregnant people
Ours is not a culture that makes life easy for pregnant people. There’s the side-eye from busybody strangers, in disapproval of a coffee order…
Continue ReadingPerseverance rover goes on a Mars road trip
June is a fine time for a Martian road trip if you’re a robotic rover. Perseverance began driving away from its Octavia E. Butler landing site…
Continue ReadingBooking a cruise from the US this summer? Here’s what you need to know
There’s hope on the horizon for travelers who’ve been waiting to set sail on a cruise from the United States. Sailings on numerous cruise…
Continue ReadingTexas police are searching for an 18-year-old and her baby after alleged kidnapping
Police in Texas are searching for an 18-year-old and her baby who are believed to have been kidnapped Tuesday, officials said. An Amber Alert and a…
Continue ReadingRobert E. Lee’s former mansion reopens with new focus on the enslaved people who lived there
The Virginia plantation house where Gen. Robert E. Lee lived before he abandoned it to lead the Confederate army during the Civil War has reopened…
Continue ReadingBiden stuck relying on transatlantic phone calls to salvage infrastructure priorities
President Joe Biden came to Europe this week in part because he’s grown tired of virtual meetings and telephone calls with world leaders, which…
Continue ReadingWhite House press charter plane delayed by cicadas
It’s a flight delay 17 years in the making. The White House press charter plane scheduled to leave Washington on Tuesday evening ahead of Joe…
Continue ReadingTrump administration pursued CNN reporter’s records in months-long secret court battle
The Trump administration battled with CNN for half a year to obtain the email records of a reporter and insisted it all take place under an…
Continue ReadingTravel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
Continue ReadingFlorida Democratic Rep. Val Demings announces run for Senate
Democratic Rep. Val Demings on Wednesday officially announced she’s running for US Senate in 2022 as the party looks to unseat incumbent GOP…
Continue ReadingCDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries
As more people get vaccinated and the spread of Covid-19 becomes more controlled, public health officials in the United States are issuing new travel…
Continue ReadingExclusive: US businesses warn crumbling infrastructure is hurting the economy
As infrastructure negotiations between the White House and a GOP Senate group broke down this week, business executives are warning that aging…
Continue ReadingHe flew to India to see his parents sick with Covid. Now, this Arizona man is unable to get back to his pregnant wife
At the end of April, both of Pallav Jha’s parents contracted Covid-19 in India. When his mom called to deliver the news of his dad’s…
Continue ReadingCan there ever be too much Marvel? We’re about to find out
For the past decade, movie theaters have counted on a big, buzzy Marvel hit to kick off a lucrative summer season. But this year, the superhero of…
Continue ReadingBiden DOJ signals it will defend law that allows discrimination in schools
The Justice Department said in a court filing Tuesday that it will continue to defend a federal law that allows religious schools to discriminate…
Continue ReadingBiden takes the lead role he’s always craved in his high-stakes first trip abroad as president
When President Joe Biden told officials this spring that he wanted to meet soon with his Russian counterpart for a summit, his team quickly set out…
Continue ReadingRepublican governors of Florida and Texas battle with cruise lines over vaccine requirements
The Republican governors of Florida and Texas are headed toward showdowns with some of the world’s largest cruise lines, including Norwegian…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden revokes Trump executive orders targeting TikTok and WeChat and issues fresh order
President Joe Biden on Thursday revoked a series of executive orders signed during the Trump administration targeting TikTok, WeChat and other…
Continue ReadingBen Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: A timeline
Should we really be surprised by Bennifer 2.0 given that Jennifer Lopez’s 2002 album, “This Is Me…Then,” contained a…
Continue ReadingVaccination is important to protect against a spreading variant first identified in India, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded with the public Tuesday to get vaccinated, saying the Delta coronavirus variant — the B.1.617.2 variant first…
Continue ReadingJust over 50% of eligible Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. But pace needs to pick up before a dangerous variant can take hold, Fauci says
The US is making significant strides in curbing the coronavirus pandemic as summer approaches, with average daily cases near a 14-month low and just…
Continue ReadingThe coming flu season may be severe. Here’s why
The coming flu season may be a doozy. Even as coronavirus was devastating populations around the world, killing 3.7 million people globally, doctors…
Continue ReadingHis wife could give birth in Arizona any day now, but he’s stuck in India because of Covid-19 restrictions
At the end of April, both of Pallav Jha’s parents contracted Covid-19 in India. When his mom called to deliver the news of his dad’s…
Continue ReadingBeech-Nut to stop selling baby rice cereal after finding high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut Nutrition voluntarily recalled an infant rice cereal Tuesday because the product exceeds a US Food and Drug Administration limit of 100…
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Black-owned banks are booming, and they’re pouring money back into their communities
An estimated $150 million in equity capital has been invested in Black-owned banks since George Floyd was murdered last year, according to the…
Continue ReadingBest Buy has Thanksgiving plans. You’re not invited
Best Buy will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, moving many of its Black Friday deals online and offering alternatives to in-store shopping. The…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen’s ex-CEO pays company $14 million over his role in the diesel scandal
Martin Winterkorn has agreed to pay Volkswagen nearly $14 million after an investigation found the former CEO failed to respond properly to signs…
Continue ReadingElectric truck startup Lordstown Motors warns it may go out of business
Lordstown Motors, the startup electric truck maker, warned Tuesday it is close to running out of cash and may be forced out of business in the next…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden revokes Trump executive orders targeting TikTok and WeChat
President Joe Biden on Thursday revoked a series of executive orders signed during the Trump administration targeting TikTok, WeChat and other…
Continue ReadingTech executive tapped as new Ferrari CEO as it plans its first EV
Ferrari has turned to a top tech executive to be its new CEO and lead the company into the age of electric supercars. Benedetto Vigna, currently the…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador is the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender
El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. A majority of lawmakers have approved a proposal from Salvadorian…
Continue ReadingThe legal battle over ‘assault weapons’ continues. What are they?
A federal judge has ruled that California’s 32-year-old assault weapons ban is unconstitutional — and that the state cannot limit…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff smashes racquet as run at French Open comes to an end against Barbora Krejcikova
Coco Gauff’s dream run at the French Open came to an end on Wednesday as she lost in straight sets to Barbora Krejcikova 7-6 (8-6) 6-3. The…
Continue ReadingBitcoin just cleared another hurdle. It may still stumble
In a landmark move, El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as a legal form of payment. But there’s still tons of pressure on…
Continue ReadingRachel Lindsay ‘wasn’t expecting’ Chris Harrison to leave ‘The Bachelor’ franchise
It was her interview which started it all and now Rachel Lindsay is reportedly surprised that Chris Harrison is now out of “Bachelor”…
Continue ReadingBiden administration investigates ‘illegal’ leak of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett’s tax information
The Biden administration said Tuesday it is investigating how tax information from several of the world’s richest people — including Jeff…
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