Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound
During last week's Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis dodged a question about a federal abortion ban by telling a story about a woman he knew who he claimed survived despite “multiple abortion attempts.”
2023-08-31 03:18
Millions of salaried workers would get overtime pay under Biden administration proposal
Some 3.6 million salaried workers would newly qualify for overtime pay under a proposed rule unveiled by the US Department of Labor on Wednesday. It would guarantee overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 a week, or about $55,000 a year.
2023-08-31 03:15
How to help in the aftermath of powerful Hurricane Idalia
Many organizations are on the ground responding to the disaster. Here's what you can do to support them.
2023-08-31 02:56
Retired Giants catcher Buster Posey goes back to school to complete his degree from Florida State
Retired San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is working to complete his college degree 15 years after last taking a class at Florida State
2023-08-31 02:50
Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
2023-08-31 02:48
Hurricane Idalia could cost insurers $9.36 billion - UBS
UBS expects Hurricane Idalia to result in insured losses of $9.36 billion based on preliminary estimates, the brokerage
2023-08-31 02:46
CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
CNN is bringing in former New York Times and BBC leader Mark Thompson in an attempt to turn around its fortunes
2023-08-31 02:46
Girl, aged three, dies in County Laois collision
Irish police say 11 people have died in road traffic collisions since Friday.
2023-08-31 02:27
McConnell appears to freeze while speaking with reporters in Kentucky
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky.
2023-08-31 02:26
US judge rejects Nikola founder's juror bias claim
By Jody Godoy Nikola founder Trevor Milton lost his bid for a new trial on charges of defrauding
2023-08-31 02:24
Ex-Catholic cardinal McCarrick, age 93, is not fit to stand trial on teen sex abuse charges
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a once-powerful Roman Catholic cardinal is not competent to stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy decades ago
2023-08-31 02:19
Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures
Hurricane Idalia has hit Florida and is now crossing into Georgia, with nearly 280,000 people without power.
2023-08-31 01:59