Biden off to Japan for Group of Seven summit, says there's 'work to do' on global stage
President Joe Biden declared Wednesday there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive influence in the Pacific
2023-05-18 01:22
US single-family building permits at 7-month high; housing slump persists
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON Permits for future U.S. single-family homebuilding jumped to a seven-month high in April, giving
2023-05-18 00:57
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here's everything you need to know
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been extended for two months.
2023-05-18 00:49
Bankman-Fried faces long odds of tossing charges despite Supreme Court decision
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is hoping a recent Supreme Court decision limiting the
2023-05-18 00:49
Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing
A grand jury has indicted a man who was already charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, allowing prosecutors to skip a planned week-long preliminary hearing that was set for late June
2023-05-18 00:48
House Speaker McCarthy says U.S. debt ceiling deal by Sunday is “doable”
WASHINGTON House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Wednesday that a deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling limit
2023-05-18 00:24
German victims cycle to Rome to press pope on church abuse
By Alvise Armellini VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -A group of German victims of abuse on Wednesday called on Pope Francis to
2023-05-18 00:22
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
Writers’ group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities
2023-05-18 00:19
Biden supported these work requirements for public aid in the past
With work requirements for safety net programs emerging as a central issue in the debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden's past support of such mandates is a point of optimism for Republicans and of concern for his fellow Democrats.
2023-05-18 00:18
Biden says he's confident leaders will reach an agreement on debt limit
President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to lay out how he'll continue to negotiate with congressional leaders on the budget to raise the debt ceiling -- underscoring that all parties agreed that the United States would not default.
2023-05-17 23:59
Harry, Meghan in 'near catastrophic' NY paparazzi car chase, spokesperson says
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic
2023-05-17 23:55
IRS chief acknowledges Black taxpayers face higher probability of being audited
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel acknowledged in a letter to the US Senate on Monday that Black taxpayers are audited at significantly higher rates than non-Black taxpayers, a revelation he said has left the agency "deeply concerned."
2023-05-17 23:50