Impeachment and government shutdown threats loom over House's return
Speaker Kevin McCarthy returns to Washington this week confronting a twin set of challenges: avoiding a costly government shutdown and addressing growing calls on the right to impeach President Joe Biden, despite resistance from the party's moderates.
2023-09-11 17:16
Mother of 10-year-old Mississippi boy who was arrested for urinating in public demands apology and the firing of officers involved
A mother in northern Mississippi is asking for an apology and the firing of several police officers at the Senatobia Police Department after her 10-year-old son was arrested for urinating in a parking lot.
2023-09-09 08:50
Analysis-Potential US government shutdown could dent investor confidence
By David Randall NEW YORK A potential U.S. government shutdown at the end of September could add to
2023-09-08 18:18
House-Senate GOP tension rises as shutdown fears grip Capitol
GOP Sen. Mitt Romney thinks a government shutdown is "very likely," citing the House for his pessimism.
2023-09-07 12:22
Congress poised for messy September as McCarthy races to avoid government shutdown
GOP hardliners in the House are eager to play a game of chicken over the end-of-the-month deadline to fund federal agencies, seeking to force the White House and Senate to make a choice: Accept a slew of conservative priorities or risk a debilitating government shutdown.
2023-09-03 19:27
Goldman Sachs: A government shutdown would be 'manageable' for the economy. That's why it's likely to happen
Goldman Sachs is warning clients that Washington is on a collision course with its first government shutdown in five years.
2023-08-22 01:56
NYC passes bill to make pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent, with more specific guidelines
The New York City Council approved a bill Thursday to make the pandemic-era outdoor dining program a permanent part of the city, with some restrictions, according to the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
2023-08-04 06:47
Throwing Shade: 10 Products to Help You Stay Sun-Safe This Summer
From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.
2023-07-14 02:22
Andre Onana hopeful of Man Utd transfer despite Saudi Arabia interest
Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejected interest from Saudi Arabia and hopes he can push through a transfer to Man Utd, who have a number of decisions to make on their goalkeeping options for the new season.
2023-07-05 03:16
Middle Eastern regimes have a history of shutting down the internet. But it's costing them
When authoritarian Middle Eastern regimes feel threatened by their public, they often shut down the internet. But such disruptions are not without costs. And one advocacy group has devised a way of calculating that cost.
2023-07-03 21:54
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
2023-07-02 07:56
How to Identify Plants Using Your iPhone Camera
If you have an iPhone, you can identify plants without downloading a third-party app.
2023-06-29 01:55