Senate confirms new army chief as one senator's objection holds up other military nominations
The Senate is confirming three of the Pentagon’s top leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for military officers
2023-09-22 01:51
Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit next week, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster” for workers
2023-09-22 01:48
Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says
Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences
2023-09-22 01:48
A new breed of leaders are atop the largest US unions today. Here are some faces to know
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it's already been a big year for labor organizing — and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America's largest unions
2023-09-22 01:47
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges
For the first time, Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to crimes.
2023-09-22 01:28
EU asks Poland for 'clarifications' on visa fraud allegations
The European Commission has sent a letter to Poland asking for "clarifications," amid reports that Polish officials have been involved in an alleged cash-for-visas scandal.
2023-09-22 01:27
Eight big banks must face US cities' bond collusion claims
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK A U.S. federal judge on Thursday said American cities may pursue class-action claims
2023-09-22 01:27
Ahead of abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a rewrite of some misleading ballot language
The Ohio Supreme Court says a portion of the description of a ballot question enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution is misleading
2023-09-22 01:21
Saudi crown prince says normalization deal with Israel gets 'closer' every day
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) said that his country was moving "closer" each day toward reaching a normalization deal with Israel, the first time he has publicly acknowledged the process.
2023-09-22 00:56
Disgraced former South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh pleads guilty to bank fraud
By Rich McKay Disbarred South Carolina attorney Richard "Alex" Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and
2023-09-22 00:55
Rupert Murdoch to Leave Helm of Empire After Seven Decades
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of the boards of Fox Corp. and News Corp., following a
2023-09-22 00:49
House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
2023-09-22 00:29