McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt

The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.

2023-05-09 20:24

Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg.

2023-09-16 02:28

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease

Iran’s foreign minister has traveled to Saudi Arabia

2023-08-17 18:19

In Texas, water levels are so low a rarely-seen underwater cave and century-old ruins have appeared

Water levels are so low at Canyon Lake in Texas that an underwater cave and remnants of communities that stood more than a century ago at the site are reappearing.

2023-10-01 06:25

Trump's legal woes mean a brief stop in Atlanta jail

By Jack Queen ATLANTA Donald Trump will be in a Georgia jail for the blink of an eye

2023-08-24 18:24

'Thank you': 'The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin lauded for slamming Harvard, NYU students over anti-Israel posts

'The world remained silent for too long. ‘Never again’ is right now,' Alyssa Farah Griffin said

2023-10-25 20:54

Rural America dreams of secession in eastern Oregon

From the sun-dappled, tree-lined village of Joseph, Debbie Price can see the distant snowy peaks of the Seven Devils, a series of mountains in the Rockies...

2023-05-16 11:28

Sanofi Lifts Guidance on Dupixent, Covid Vaccine Sales

Sanofi raised its forecast for the year as the French drugmaker gains new patients for blockbuster drug Dupixent

2023-07-28 13:52

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19; President Biden tests negative for virus

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19

2023-09-05 09:17

Manhattan man arrested after raping, giving drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in hotel room, prosecutors say

A 54-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after he allegedly raped and gave drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in a New York City hotel room, according to prosecutors.

2023-06-17 12:51

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $910 million after no grand prize winners Tuesday

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to a whopping $910 million after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Tuesday night's drawing, according to a news release on the Mega Millions website.

2023-07-26 14:45

Iowa St QB Dekkers accused of betting on Cyclones sports, charged with tampering in gambling probe

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is accused of gambling on Cyclones sports events, including a football game, and has been charged with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling

2023-08-02 10:22