Fact check: Biden makes false claims about the debt and deficit in jobs speech
During a Friday speech about the September jobs report, President Joe Biden delivered a rapid-fire series of three false or misleading claims -- falsely saying that he has cut the debt, falsely crediting a tax policy that didn't take effect until 2023 for improving the budget situation in 2021 and 2022, and misleadingly saying that he has presided over an "actual surplus."
2023-10-07 08:18
House Republicans face choice between chaos and convention
Both Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are staunch conservatives - but have wildly different styles.
2023-10-07 07:59
Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes court
The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.
2023-10-07 07:56
Bavaria election: Toxic campaign heralds big vote for Germany's populists
Right-wing parties look set to make big gains in state elections in Germany's wealthy south.
2023-10-07 07:17
How Logan Botanic Garden helps Vietnam's plant life
The botanical mission to safeguard species in a "biodiversity hotspot" thousands of miles away.
2023-10-07 06:25
New York appeals court pauses breakup of Trump businesses during civil fraud trial
By Jack Queen A New York state appeals court on Friday temporarily halted the dissolution of some of
2023-10-07 06:25
Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria
Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.
2023-10-07 05:51
Car workers strike not expanded as concession made
The United Auto Workers union will continue action but says it is making progress with firms.
2023-10-07 05:26
McCarthy denies reports he's leaving Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step down from Congress before the end of his term -- telling reporters on Friday that he still has "work to do," though he has sent different signals in private conversations.
2023-10-07 05:25
Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?
They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon.
2023-10-07 05:15
Former IRS contractor who allegedly leaked Trump's tax information set to plead guilty
The ex-IRS contractor accused of leaking former President Donald Trump's tax information to reporters is scheduled to enter into a plea agreement to federal charges, according to the court docket.
2023-10-07 04:17
US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON The Biden administration is expected to announce a new weapons package for Ukraine next
2023-10-07 03:47