New College of Florida enters agreement with US Department of Education over alleged civil rights violation
The New College of Florida said it has entered an agreement with the US Department of Education regarding a federal investigation launched earlier this month into allegations of discrimination based on disability.
2023-09-30 09:27
Biden to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government
President Joe Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins Sunday, four administration officials familiar with the plans told CNN.
2023-09-30 09:20
The complicated senate race to replace Diane Feinstein
California Governor Gavin Newsom must appoint a replacement just months before a scheduled primary.
2023-09-30 09:15
Group of homeless people sues Portland, Oregon, over new daytime camping ban
A group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, has filed a class action lawsuit challenging new restrictions the city placed on daytime camping in an attempt to address safety issues stemming from a crisis of people living on the streets
2023-09-30 09:15
Mississippi sees spike in child care enrollment after abortion ban and child support policy change
Mississippi's human services director says the state has seen a consistent increase in the number of families accepting public assistance for child care since lawmakers banned abortion in almost all circumstances
2023-09-30 08:59
A weed hangover? Why Thailand's having second thoughts about decriminalizing cannabis
Opening a cannabis dispensary wasn't always top of the list of Wassaya Iemvijan's ambitions. The former lawyer, from the Thai capital Bangkok, first turned to the plant as a form of "alternative care" to cope with stress and settle her mind.
2023-09-30 08:57
Aid agency urges Johnson & Johnson to improve access to tuberculosis drug
GENEVA (Reuters) -Global health aid agency Unitaid has written to Johnson & Johnson's CEO, Joaquin Duato, urging "immediate action" to
2023-09-30 08:53
Two former Chicago police officers acquitted of shooting unarmed man
Two former Chicago police officers were acquitted Thursday of felony charges after opening fire and injuring an unarmed man in 2022.
2023-09-30 08:25
US judge refuses to block Medicare from negotiating drug prices
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -The U.S. government's Medicare health insurance program can begin negotiating prices for some prescription drugs this
2023-09-30 08:19
Storm Daniel: Greek farmers fear they may never recover
Greek farmers fear for the future as crops, orchards and herds of animals were lost in Storm Daniel.
2023-09-30 07:58
Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman
The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.
2023-09-30 07:47
Sea lion escapes enclosure at Central Park Zoo due to New York flooding
A female sea lion briefly escaped from her enclosure in New York's Central Park Zoo Friday when heavy rain caused her pool to flood.
2023-09-30 07:27