People of color and women are underrepresented on state supreme court benches, report finds
State supreme court justices are disproportionately White and don't reflect the diverse populations they serve, a new report has found.
2023-05-17 05:26
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
Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks
Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.
2023-05-17 05:15
Spanish police probe deadly explosion as 'potential case of domestic violence'
Authorities are investigating an explosion linked to the deaths of two people in Spain on Tuesday as a "potential case of domestic violence."
2023-05-17 04:29
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
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
Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence
Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence.
2023-05-17 02:47
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
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
U.S. Postal chief vows more 'aggressive actions' after missing financial target
WASHINGTON U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will tell lawmakers on Wednesday he plans to take more aggressive actions
2023-05-17 01:17
IRS whistleblower who claims to have information of alleged mishandling of Hunter Biden probe removed from investigation
An IRS whistleblower who claims to have information about alleged mishandling and political interference in the ongoing criminal probe into Hunter Biden has been removed from the investigation into the president's son, attorneys for the whistleblower have told key congressional lawmakers.
2023-05-17 00:58