Biden ‘Confident’ on Reaching Debt Deal as GOP Bashes Japan Trip
President Joe Biden expressed confidence that negotiators would reach an agreement to avoid a catastrophic default, even as
2023-05-18 00:23
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
BP unit to pay record $40 million to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges
By Sarah N. Lynch and Laura Sanicola WASHINGTON A subsidiary of BP plc will pay a record-setting $40
2023-05-17 23:57
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
Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by 'reckless' photographers in cars in New York
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were followed by photographers in cars in New York
2023-05-17 23:47
Eight dead as floods batter northern Italy, Formula One race called off
By Claudia Greco and Crispian Balmer BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) -At least eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their
2023-05-17 23:22
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault weapons ban
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Democratic-backed ban on assault-style rifles
2023-05-17 23:20
In a first, women poised to become mayors of Philadelphia and Jacksonville
By Brendan O'Brien A Philadelphia Democrat who promised to hire more police has won her party's nomination for
2023-05-17 23:19