Intelligence assessments warn Afghan capital could be cut off and collapse in coming months
Kabul could be isolated by the Taliban in the next 30 to 60 days, increasing the potential that the Afghan capital could fall under the control of the militant group, according to a senior administration official familiar with one US …
Granddaughter charged with murdering couple
A granddaughter arrested in connection with the death of a couple in Enfield has now been charged with their murders.
United Airlines mandates Covid-19 vaccines for all US employees
United Airlines will join the growing list of companies that are requiring employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, the first major US airline to implement such a mandate.
How Wendy's plans to keep you coming back for breakfast
Customers are buying Wendy's breakfast. And the chain wants to keep it that way. The company announced on Thursday that it will spend an additional $10 million to advertise breakfast this year, bringing its overall spending on breakfast ads to …
Inflation moderated in July but prices are still rising in America
Higher prices have been the pandemic recovery's collateral damage. Even though Washington insists higher inflation may just be temporary, America's prices keep rising — albeit at a slightly slower pace.
Barbie condemned after releasing 'inclusive' Tokyo Olympics collection without visible Asian representation
America's most popular fashion doll Barbie has received widespread criticism on social media for not featuring an Asian Barbie in their collection dedicated to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Biden struggles to find a permanent FDA chief as agency nears approval of Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of approving the nation's first Covid-19 vaccine without a permanent leader at the helm, and a nomination doesn't appear to be in sight.
Senate Democrats approve $3.5 trillion budget resolution in key step toward passing major economic package without GOP votes
Senate Democrats approved a $3.5 trillion budget resolution early Wednesday morning, setting the stage in the weeks and months to come for the party to craft and attempt to pass a sweeping economic package expanding the social safety net that …
Wildland firefighters could get $20,000 raise from infrastructure bill
Federal wildland firefighters, who currently make as little as $13.45 an hour, could get a long-awaited pay raise if the bipartisan infrastructure package making its way through Congress eventually gets to President Joe Biden's desk.
A nationwide emergency alerts test is the reason you might be hearing alarms coming from your phone or TV
When alarm noises start coming from your radio, television, or cell phone, don't worry.
ICE to avoid arrest and deportation of undocumented victims of crime under new policy
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will avoid arresting or deporting undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime, except in exceptional circumstances, according to a new directive.
Booker, Tuberville spar over measure to 'defund the police' in late-night vote-a-rama drama
Hours into the Senate's marathon overnight vote-a-rama, Sen. Tommy Tuberville wanted to send a message.
Biden says slowing inflation is a sign that his economic plan is working
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that a series of economic reports released in recent days, including one on inflation released earlier in the day, show his plans for the American economy are working.
House Democrats can get some of Trump's tax records from accounting firm Mazars USA, judge rules
The US House should be able to access some of Donald Trump's tax records through a subpoena to his accounting firm Mazars USA, a federal judge in Washington, DC, ruled on Wednesday.
Here's why now is one of the most dangerous times of the pandemic for children, expert says
Students heading back to the classroom for the new school year will be contending with one of the most dangerous times in the pandemic for children. And officials will have to consider many measures to keep them safe from Covid-19, …
