Fresno in California becomes only second US city to ban caste discrimination
By Kanishka Singh Fresno, California, became only the second U.S. city to ban caste discrimination after a unanimous
2023-09-30 10:26
NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit's Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended players
The NFL has revised its gambling policy and is reinstating three players who previously received longer suspensions
2023-09-30 10:18
RFK Jr. teases major announcement amid speculation he will make independent or third-party run
Environmental lawyer and 2024 presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday teased a "major announcement" in upcoming weeks amid speculation he is considering dropping his bid to primary President Joe Biden as a Democrat and instead running for president as an independent or on a third-party ticket.
2023-09-30 09:59
Texas firm settles US charges it fraudulently took Madoff victims' money
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK A Texas investment firm agreed on Friday to pay $2.51 million to settle
2023-09-30 09:55
New College of Florida enters agreement with US Department of Education over alleged civil rights violation
The New College of Florida said it has entered an agreement with the US Department of Education regarding a federal investigation launched earlier this month into allegations of discrimination based on disability.
2023-09-30 09:27
Biden to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government
President Joe Biden is expected to convene his Cabinet early next week to discuss continuity of government after a potential shutdown begins Sunday, four administration officials familiar with the plans told CNN.
2023-09-30 09:20
The complicated senate race to replace Diane Feinstein
California Governor Gavin Newsom must appoint a replacement just months before a scheduled primary.
2023-09-30 09:15
Group of homeless people sues Portland, Oregon, over new daytime camping ban
A group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, has filed a class action lawsuit challenging new restrictions the city placed on daytime camping in an attempt to address safety issues stemming from a crisis of people living on the streets
2023-09-30 09:15
Mississippi sees spike in child care enrollment after abortion ban and child support policy change
Mississippi's human services director says the state has seen a consistent increase in the number of families accepting public assistance for child care since lawmakers banned abortion in almost all circumstances
2023-09-30 08:59
Aid agency urges Johnson & Johnson to improve access to tuberculosis drug
GENEVA (Reuters) -Global health aid agency Unitaid has written to Johnson & Johnson's CEO, Joaquin Duato, urging "immediate action" to
2023-09-30 08:53
Two former Chicago police officers acquitted of shooting unarmed man
Two former Chicago police officers were acquitted Thursday of felony charges after opening fire and injuring an unarmed man in 2022.
2023-09-30 08:25
US judge refuses to block Medicare from negotiating drug prices
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -The U.S. government's Medicare health insurance program can begin negotiating prices for some prescription drugs this
2023-09-30 08:19