New US sanctions target Russian access to battlefield supplies for Ukraine war
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday imposed Russia-related sanctions against nearly 120 people and entities aimed
2023-07-21 08:49
Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization's new foundation raise concerns
A private foundation launched in 2020 to help raise funds for the World Health Organization has reported that nearly 40% of its donations so far came from anonymous donors
2023-07-21 08:29
Arkansas appeals federal judge's ruling striking down ban on gender-affirming treatment for trans youth
Arkansas is appealing a federal judge's ruling last month striking down the state's ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth.
2023-07-21 08:25
The Gaslight Anthem were labeled 'Bruce Springsteen copycats.' Now the Boss is on their new single
For years, a common critique of the beloved New Jersey rock band The Gaslight Anthem was to label them “Bruce Springsteen” copycats
2023-07-21 08:19
DeSantis calls for state investment manager to consider action against Bud Light's parent company
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the state's pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light's parent company amid conservative backlash to the beermaker's recent marketing efforts, the latest attempt by the Republican presidential candidate to inject himself and the state he runs into the country's culture wars.
2023-07-21 08:19
Doctor emotionally describes terminating pregnancy out of state during hearing over Texas abortion bans
On the second day of hearings addressing the emergency medical exception for abortion restrictions in Texas, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist gave emotional testimony about getting an abortion out of state last year after learning her fetus had a life-threatening condition.
2023-07-21 08:18
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for spending restraint, minister offers to resign
KYIV Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged his government on Thursday to keep a tight rein on spending in
2023-07-21 07:57
Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
Striking screenwriters and actors are holding rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago Thursday as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities
2023-07-21 07:55
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's troubled upbringing put him at risk for severe mental illness, psychologist says
A clinical psychologist called by the defense Thursday in the Pittsburgh synagogue gunman's death penalty trial highlighted the defendant's troubled childhood, noting the impact of trauma that put him at risk for mental illness.
2023-07-21 07:26
Biden's labor secretary pick Julie Su to stay in job indefinitely, sources say
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden's pick for labor secretary, Julie Su, will be kept on
2023-07-21 07:25
Commanders' Dan Snyder fined $60 million for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
The NFL says Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs
2023-07-21 07:24
Investigators in Gilgo Beach case operating on theory that the killings occurred in suspect's home
Since the spring of this year, investigators looking into the Gilgo Beach serial killings case have been operating on the theory that the suspect, Rex Heuermann, committed the killings in his home in Massapequa Park, New York.
2023-07-21 07:16