Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality
The Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics
2023-05-18 03:15
State Department will allow House Foreign Affairs Chairman to view Afghanistan dissent cable
The State Department will allow the top two members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to view a dissent cable on the withdrawal from Afghanistan at the State Department -- a significant concession to Republican Chairman Michael McCaul ahead of a planned resolution to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress.
2023-05-18 02:57
As household budgets tighten, big brands double down in dollar stores
By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK Makers of brand-name household basics like Dunkin' coffee and Schick razors are bulking
2023-05-18 02:57
Jury begins deliberations in Danny Masterson rape retrial
Jurors have begun deliberations at the rape retrial of “That ‘70s Show” actor Danny Masterson
2023-05-18 02:55
Trust in Supreme Court fell to lowest point in 50 years after abortion decision, poll shows
Confidence in the Supreme Court sank to its lowest point in at least 50 years in 2022, after the Dobbs decision that overturned the right to abortion and which led to state bans and other abortion restrictions
2023-05-18 02:54
Danny Masterson rape retrial jury begins deliberations
Jurors have begun deliberations at the rape retrial of “That ‘70s Show” actor Danny Masterson
2023-05-18 02:24
Hamas calls on Palestinians to confront Israeli victory parade in Jerusalem
Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group is calling on Palestinians to confront a flag-waving parade planned by Jewish nationalists through the main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem’s Old City
2023-05-18 02:22
Student loan payment pause will end this year, education secretary confirms
The pause on federal student loan payments is still set to end later this year, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona confirmed this week.
2023-05-18 02:19
South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few
A senior South African government minister denied Wednesday there was extensive corruption within the ruling African Nations Congress party in relation to the country’s financially-crippled power utility
2023-05-18 02:18
Pakistani police surround Imran Khan's home, claim former leader is hiding suspects in recent riots
Police have surrounded the home of former Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, claiming he is sheltering dozens of people who were allegedly involved in violent protests over his recent detention
2023-05-18 02:16
CNN names Kaitlan Collins to fill prime-time vacancy in Chris Cuomo's old slot
CNN is filling a prime-time vacancy by appointing Kaitlan Collins to host the network's 9 p.m. Eastern hour
2023-05-18 02:16
Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.
2023-05-18 01:53