NYC mayor wants more aid from the Biden administration to offset $12B in costs for housing migrants
With thousands of migrants still arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is renewing his appeal to the federal government to help the city avert a budgetary crisis as expenses mount
2023-08-10 05:48
US railroad Amtrak exploring high-speed rail service in Texas
U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak and Texas Central Partners said Wednesday they are seeking federal grants for proposed high-speed
2023-08-10 05:27
America's most decorated track cyclist claims more gold at world championships
Jennifer Valente of the U.S. defended her omnium world title at the cycling world championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday
2023-08-10 05:20
Biden issues an executive order restricting US investments in Chinese technology
In a sign of growing strains between the world’s two biggest powers, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for advanced computer chips, micro electronics, quantum information technologies and artificial intelligence
2023-08-10 05:19
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:18
Utah man accused of threatening Biden killed in FBI arrest attempt
Special agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday shot and killed a man who allegedly made threats to President Joe Biden and other officials ahead of Biden's trip to Utah.
2023-08-10 04:59
Biden administration takes action against Lukashenko regime on third anniversary of fraudulent election
The Biden administration on Wednesday took action against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko to mark the third anniversary of the fraudulent election in Belarus and the strongman leader's brutal crackdown on protesters.
2023-08-10 04:58
Shooting after Hezbollah truck overturns near Lebanese capital leaves 2 people dead
Lebanese security officials and the militant Hezbollah group say a truck belonging to Hezbollah overturned on a mountain road near Beirut and was followed by a shooting that left two people dead
2023-08-10 04:55
Canada says China likely targeted lawmaker in disinformation campaign
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) -Canada said on Wednesday that an opposition Canadian legislator with family in Hong Kong had been
2023-08-10 04:52
White House launches AI-based contest to secure government systems from hacks
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO The White House on Wednesday said it had launched a multimillion-dollar cyber contest
2023-08-10 04:49
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80
One of rock’s greatest songwriters and musicians, Robbie Robertson, has died at 80
2023-08-10 04:49
If you've ever wanted to be in 'Hamilton,' you can now do so — on Roblox
The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation
2023-08-10 04:48