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
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
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
Migrants are staying on school grounds, in hotels or at police stations in several states -- and some residents are furious
While the surge of new migrants after last week's expiration of Title 42 was not as severe as many expected, the scramble to place asylum seekers fleeing violence or crushing poverty has yielded widespread tensions within and between states.
2023-05-18 01:45
Prince Harry and Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' paparazzi car chase in New York
Prince Harry and Meghan were involved in "near catastrophic car chase" involving a paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night, his spokesperson says.
2023-05-18 01:29
House expected to take up resolution to expel Santos as GOP eyes off-ramp
The House is expected to take up a resolution to expel embattled GOP Rep. George Santos Wednesday evening, but Republicans appear on track to avoid a politically painful up-or-down vote on the resolution.
2023-05-18 01:28
AI threatens humanity’s future, 61% of Americans say - Reuters/Ipsos
By Anna Tong The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk,
2023-05-18 01:24