Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea as debt ceiling negotiations continue
President Joe Biden is canceling his upcoming visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia due to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, the White House confirmed Tuesday.
2023-05-17 05:23
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat
Disney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World
2023-05-17 03:58
A man spent 29 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit. The survivor just helped free him
After spending 29 years in prison for the rape of his stepdaughter, a New Orleans man is free thanks to the help of the local district attorney's office and testimony from the victim herself, who has insisted for 20 years that he is not the man who raped her.
2023-05-17 03:52
Senate passes resolution to block DC policing bill
The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a GOP-led resolution to block a DC policing bill aimed at accountability and reform -- a resolution the White House has threatened to veto.
2023-05-17 03:51
IRS to launch free tax filing pilot program next year
The Internal Revenue Service is weighing whether to build its own free tax filing system and plans to launch a limited pilot program that will be available to some taxpayers next year during the 2024 tax filing season.
2023-05-17 03:26
House Democrat introduces resolution to expel Santos
A House Democrat introduced a resolution Tuesday afternoon to expel GOP Rep. George Santos.
2023-05-17 02:58
Pfizer's maternal RSV vaccine effective at preventing severe infections in newborns, FDA says but flags potential risk of preterm birth
Pfizer's vaccine to protect newborns from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, by vaccinating their moms late in pregnancy cuts the risk that infants will need to see a doctor or be admitted to the hospital with a moderate to severe infection before 6 months of age, according to a new analysis by government regulators.
2023-05-17 02:52
Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to US retailers after recall began, wholesaler says
A Gerber infant formula was recalled earlier this year over potential contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that could cause life-threatening infections in infants
2023-05-17 02:50
An Illinois girl vanished with her mother 6 years ago. Now a teen, she was just found in North Carolina
For six years, loved ones -- with the public's help -- searched for Kayla Unbehaun after she allegedly was abducted by her non-custodial mother in Illinois.
2023-05-17 02:29
Five men convicted for audacious $123M jewels heist in Dresden
Five men have been sentenced to several years in prison for their role in a $123 million heist that captured the world's attention for its brazenness, public broadcaster MDR reported Tuesday.
2023-05-17 02:24
What to watch in Tuesday's Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida primaries
Off-year primary elections are like the deep tracks of American politics. Not a lot of people might be paying attention, but there are some interesting things going on for those who do.
2023-05-17 01:52
US State Department condemns 'reported arrest' of former Russian employee
The US State Department on Tuesday strongly condemned the "reported arrest" of a Russian former employee of the US Mission in Russia.
2023-05-17 01:45