McCarthy and hardliners reach tentative agreement to resume House floor business
Hardline conservatives have agreed to end their blockade of the House floor while they continue discussions with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about future spending decisions and a new "power-sharing agreement," according to multiple members leaving the speaker's office.
2023-06-13 06:57
US intelligence agencies buy Americans' personal data, new report says
The vast amount of personal data for sale online is an "increasingly powerful" tool for intelligence gathering by US and foreign spying agencies but also represents a privacy risk to ordinary people, according to a newly declassified US intelligence report.
2023-06-13 06:56
Illinois outlaws book bans in schools and public libraries
Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.
2023-06-13 06:52
Wall Street Momentum to Support Asian Stocks Open: Markets Wrap
Asian equities will open Tuesday with support from a rally on Wall Street amid optimism that the Federal
2023-06-13 06:50
U.S. suspends asylum appointments in Texas border city after extortion reports
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY U.S. asylum appointments at a dangerous Texas-Mexico border crossing
2023-06-13 06:49
Mexico City mayor to step down to pursue historic bid for presidency
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she will step down this Friday to pursue the
2023-06-13 06:26
FTC sues to block Microsoft's takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten its conclusion
2023-06-13 06:20
Navy admiral with Pacific experience tapped as next top naval leader
U.S. officials say a Navy admiral with extensive experience in the Indo-Pacific has been recommended to be the service’s next top leader
2023-06-13 05:59
New York City police commissioner, first woman to lead department, resigns after 18 months
New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell is stepping down after 18 months on the job
2023-06-13 05:54
UN chief calls for coordinated global action on disinformation, hate and artificial intelligence
The United Nations chief says the proliferation of hate and lies on digital platforms and the threat that artificial intelligence can become an uncontrolled “monster” demand coordinated global action
2023-06-13 05:50
Russian fighter killed in northern Syria -monitor, security source
QAMISHLI, Syria/BEIRUT A Russian fighter was killed and several others wounded in Syria's northern province of Aleppo on
2023-06-13 05:50
Country singer Jimmie Allen accused in second sexual assault lawsuit, dropped by label
Country singer Jimmie Allen's has come to a halt after two woman accused the Grammy nominee in lawsuits of sexually assaulting them
2023-06-13 05:48