Blinken meets Israel's new foreign minister who vows to fix mistakes
When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Rome, the Israeli foreign minister pledged to fix the politicized relationship between the two countries, even as he cited "serious reservations" over the Biden administration's efforts …
Former US Sen. Mike Gravel dies at 91
Former US Sen. Mike Gravel, an Alaska Democrat who garnered national attention by reading the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record and waged two unsuccessful bids for president, has died at age 91.
Biden's walk-back appears to put infrastructure back on rails, even as deal's durability is tested
The infrastructure deal President Joe Biden heralded this week alongside Republicans and Democrats -- and subsequently imperiled with a rogue comment afterward -- appeared back on track Sunday, even as its durability going forward remained an open question.
Greater focus on defense of critical infrastructure against cyber attacks is needed, says cyber agency chief
In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline and JBS ransomware attacks in recent months, the head of the nation's leading cybersecurity agency says these events are a harbinger of what's to come on the cyber front and there needs to …
First on CNN: US ships first Pfizer vaccine doses abroad, donating 2 million to Peru
The United States on Monday will begin shipping its first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine abroad as part of the Biden administration's pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses to other countries, a White House official told CNN.
Trump Organization lawyers to meet Monday with Manhattan DA prosecutors
Lawyers for the Trump Organization are expected to meet Monday with prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office in an effort to convince them not to pursue charges against the company, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Indiana must continue pandemic unemployment benefits for now, judge rules
Indiana must continue paying pandemic unemployment benefits to roughly 230,000 Hoosiers until a lawsuit challenging the early termination of the compensation is decided, a state judge ruled Friday.
Barr details break with Trump on election fraud claims in new book
Former Attorney General William Barr, in a newly released book excerpt, said he suspected then-President Donald Trump's claims of widespread election fraud were "all bullsh*t," but that he launched unofficial inquiries into some of them to appease his boss.
Biden orders airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups
President Joe Biden directed military forces to conduct defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region on Sunday evening, according to a news release from the Department of Defense.
More people looking for -- but not taking -- jobs after their unemployment benefits end early
Jason Smith thought he'd have an easier time filling jobs at his three auto repair shops after Indiana's governor announced that pandemic unemployment benefits would end in mid-June.
Madison Cawthorn, self-described 'big history buff,' keeps getting historical facts wrong
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a freshman Republican from North Carolina, has called himself a "big history buff" and a "lover of history."
Supreme Court revives case about man's death in police custody
The Supreme Court on Monday revived a case brought by parents who said their son, Nicholas Gilbert, died in police custody in St. Louis after law enforcement officers placed their weight on his back as he was shackled face down.
US airstrikes follow a spate of sophisticated attacks by Iran using new drones that can avoid US surveillance
President Joe Biden's decision to conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups on the Iraq-Syria border Sunday night follows a recent spate of attacks against US military assets in Iraq by a new class of Iranian-made drones that US officials say …
Supreme Court gives victory to transgender student who sued to use bathroom
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allowed a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded to his gender identity, a victory for the LGBTQ community that has been fearful the high court would take …
Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA Reveals Renovation Plans That Strengthen Community and Form Connections
The Harriet and Joe Family YMCA is pleased to announce the start of a two-phase renovation plan which will provide members with a refreshed, modern experience and more opportunities for connection. By fall 2021, facility improvements will include a modernized …
