Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
President Joe Biden is off on Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans' benefits
2023-08-08 05:59
Leader of Texas' largest county takes leave from job for treatment of clinical depression
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo of Texas says she is taking a temporary leave of absence for treatment of clinical depression
2023-08-08 05:55
Acting US deputy secretary of state meets with military junta leader in Niger
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with the some of the leaders of the military junta in Niger Monday, she told reporters on a call.
2023-08-08 05:52
ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says
The four remaining Pac-12 schools, California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State, will have options if they are looking for another conference
2023-08-08 05:48
Security increases for judge assigned to Donald Trump's January 6 criminal case
Security for the federal judge assigned to oversee the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election has been increased in the federal courthouse in Washington, DC.
2023-08-08 05:48
Meme stocks are back as investors buy shares of beaten-down companies such as Yellow and Tupperware
A new class of meme stocks has sprung up during the stock market’s surprise recent rally, raising concerns about investors’ willingness to take on bigger risks amid a still uncertain economy
2023-08-08 05:22
Trump argues against more restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election interference case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has proposed more lax rules than those sought by prosecutors over what he can do with evidence he is provided in the criminal election interference case.
2023-08-08 05:15
Trump lawyers say proposed protective order is too broad, urge judge to impose more limited rules
Donald Trump’s legal team is urging the judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against the former president to reject prosecutors’ proposed protective order concerning evidence in the case, describing it as overly broad
2023-08-08 05:15
Simon & Schuster purchased by private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion
Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House because of concerns that competition would shrink in the book market
2023-08-08 04:59
History will be made at Women's World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots
History will be made Tuesday in at least one of the Women’s World Cup knockout games, where three teams try to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history
2023-08-08 04:58
Boeing's 1st astronaut flight bumped into next year, more repairs needed
Already running years behind, Boeing's first astronaut flight is now off until at least next March
2023-08-08 04:57
Beyond Meat revenue plummets in the second quarter due to flagging US demand
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat said its revenue plunged 30.5% in the second quarter as consumer demand for its burgers, sausages and other products fell despite price cuts
2023-08-08 04:55