Biden and Harris hit the phones to bolster support on voting bill as Democrats face another GOP roadblock
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been working the phones to try and bolster support for voting legislation teed up for Senate consideration this week, even as the bill is set to run into a Republican blockade.
North America's biggest container port faces record backlog
Approximately 200,000 shipping containers remain on ships off the coast of Los Angeles on Monday as pandemic-related gridlock continues to disrupt various supply chains, according to Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
US Capitol Police officer pleads not guilty to obstruction of justice charges in connection with January 6
US Capitol Police officer Michael A. Riley pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to two counts of obstruction of justice in connection to the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. Riley was arrested on Friday, becoming the first police officer …
Washington State Patrol says 127 employees 'separated from employment' after vaccine mandate deadline
Washington State Patrol announced Tuesday that 127 of its employees have lost their job after the state's COVID-19 vaccinate mandate deadline.
Apple expected to unveil new MacBooks
Apple is about to kick off its second big product event of the fall. At a virtual event on Monday at 1 pm ET, the company is expected to show off two high-end MacBook Pro laptops powered by its next-generation …
This could make bitcoin bigger than ever
This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They've been down. But they never seem to be entirely out.
Got a job offer but hoping another one comes through? Here's what to do
You've been interviewing with three different companies that all sound promising, and Company A is the first to give you an offer. You're excited, but you are still interested in what Company B and C might have to offer. What …
Amazon may have lied to Congress, bipartisan group of lawmakers say
A bipartisan group of lawmakers warned Amazon on Monday they are concerned top executives including former CEO Jeff Bezos may have misled or even lied to Congress about the company's business practices.
Fishermen reel in a 220-pound bluefin tuna
A catch of a lifetime” — that’s how Arthur Melgoza and Carlos Morales, who have been fishing for about 15 years describe reeling in a 220-pound, 83-inch long bluefin tuna.
Man arrested for raping a woman on a SEPTA train while other riders failed to intervene, authorities say
A man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia last week, even as a number of witnesses failed to stop the incident or call police, authorities said.
Biden administration launches roadmap to tackle pollution from widely used 'forever chemicals'
The White House on Monday announced a new plan to combat pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that can cause severe health problems and linger in the environment after being released.
Greta Thunberg 'Rickrolls' climate concert with crazy dance moves
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has "Rickrolled" an audience, all in the name of climate activism.
Texas doctor: What abortion law is doing to my patients
I am an Ob-Gyn who has been providing abortions in Texas for eight years. Since September 1, my staff and I have been forced to comply with an extreme abortion ban -- SB 8 -- that has blocked patients from …
'Succession' star Brian Cox: 'You can't underestimate Logan in any shape or form'
We're toward the end of our interview time when actor Brian Cox, in describing his character's few but strong loyalties on HBO's "Succession," raises his voice to the level most people only hear through the television.
Harris heads to rapidly draining Lake Mead to make the case for Biden's climate priorities
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Lake Mead in Nevada on Monday to make the case for Congress to fund "the largest investment in climate resilience in US history" by passing President Joe Biden's sweeping economic agenda, according to a …
