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5 Things for September 15: London Train Blast, North Korea, Trump, Irma, Immigration

There's been another terror incident in London. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Passports for Purchase: Open Citizenship Doors Around the World

Turns out money doesn't just buy a glamorous vacation in the Caribbean or a killer suite in Quebec -- it can buy residency too.

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These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday

It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.

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Will Congress Finally Vote On ISIS War?

The Trump administration's deployment of additional US troops to Iraq and Syria -- and the prospect of increased operations in Yemen and elsewhere in the Middle East -- will ramp up pressure on Congress to formally authorize the war against ISIS, according to lawmakers pushing for action on Capitol Hill.

METRO Bus Operator, METROLift Dispatcher Test Positive for COVID-19

Two METRO employees have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. We received confirmation of the positive results for both employees today, March 29.

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Alleged Golden State Killer will be charged with another murder, district attorney says

The man authorities believe is the Golden State Killer will face yet another murder charge, authorities said Monday.

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Philadelphia -Suspect in killing escaped while being transferred to hospital

A teenage suspect in a 2020 killing escaped from custody Wednesday while being transferred to a Philadelphia hospital, and investigators believe he’s had help evading capture, a source said.

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Costco offers Ozempic prescriptions to some members

Some people go to Costco for its $1.50 hot dogs, others for its $179 Ozempic prescriptions.

Another American tourist died in her hotel room in the Dominican Republic, resort says

Another US tourist has died in the Dominican Republic, bringing to eight the number of Americans to die in the country over the past year.

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White House rejects Cummings' request to interview former official

The White House is rejecting House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings' request to interview a former White House official who now represents the Trump Organization, the latest skirmish between the Trump administration and the House Democrats investigating President Donald Trump and his administration.

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Have the Best Summer Yet

Coming are the days when the sun kisses our faces, our cares are tossed to the wind, and our calendar is filled with as much or as little activity as we want. That is the beauty of summer.

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Staffers at The New Yorker organize a union

One of the most prestigious titles in print journalism is joining the ranks of organized labor.

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Baker Institute expert examines valuing groundwater in Texas

Despite the economic and political stakes, debate on how to value groundwater in Texas has been sparse, according to an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is part of the automaker’s effort to provide smaller but more powerful engines to get better fuel economy.

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Royal wedding: Tourists won't flock to UK for Harry and Meghan

The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is not expected to translate into an immediate boost for British tourism.

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Netflix CEO paid $24 million last year -- and salaries are going up this year

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' pay keeps climbing. Hastings, Netflix's co-founder, took home a total of $24.4 million last year, according to a company filing Monday. His pay rose 5% in 2017 from the year before.

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American Airlines agrees to purchase 20 supersonic jets

American Airlines is placing a bet on a future in which supersonic jets might return to the skies, shuttling passengers on some routes at speeds roughly twice as fast as current commercial aircraft.

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Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living

Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living.

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Comcast Offers Thousands Of Grants, Equipment, Marketing And Tech Resources To Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID

lack-Owned Small Businesses, Those Impacted Most by the Pandemic, are the First Eligible Applicants for Comcast RISE Resources and Grants Up To $10,000

Comcast Corporation today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, mar- keting and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.