Hourly workers still have leverage as US hiring booms
By CORA LEWIS The Associated Press New York (AP) — As inflation skyrockets, hourly workers keep changing jobs in pursuit of higher wages. And with…
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Bidens to travel to Kentucky after deadly flooding
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are scheduled to travel to Kentucky on Monday after deadly floods in the eastern…
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Doctor critical of lax COVID rules wins Tenn. Dem gov race
By JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville doctor critical of Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s…
Continue Reading Little Rock attorney admits to defrauding US farm programs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Little Rock attorney has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to defraud two U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Polis Administration announces new steps to combat monkeypox in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Polis’ Office has announced additional steps the administration is taking to combat monkeypox in the state.…
Continue Reading US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal…
Continue Reading Vatican beats deficit projections, gives uncertain outlook
ROME (AP) — The Vatican recorded a 3 million euro deficit last year, far less than the 33 million euros projected. But the Holy See said Friday…
Continue Reading Vatican beats deficit projections, gives uncertain outlook
ROME (AP) — The Vatican recorded a 3 million euro deficit last year, far less than the 33 million euros projected. But the Holy See said Friday…
Continue Reading Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey the damage from last…
Continue Reading Pentagon denies D.C. request for National Guard migrant help
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon rejected a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard…
Continue Reading Rwanda rejects UN report on support for rebels in Congo
By IGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda’s government is rejecting a report by United Nations experts saying they have…
Continue Reading Alex Jones ordered to pay $45.2M more over Sandy Hook lies
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Friday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces latest steps aimed at filling high-quality jobs
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Biden administration this week announced two new steps aimed at placing more Americans into high-quality jobs, dedicating…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces latest steps aimed at filling high-quality jobs
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Biden administration this week announced two new steps aimed at placing more Americans into high-quality jobs, dedicating…
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Colorado Springs man arrested for ‘Human Trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A 38-year-old Colorado Springs man was taken into custody and faces multiple charges related to the sex trafficking…
Continue Reading John Rensenbrink, US Green Party co-founder, dies at 93
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — John Rensenbrink has died at age 93 after a life in which he co-founded the Green Party…
Continue Reading Oregon’s wildfire risk map emerges as new climate flashpoint
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state —…
Continue ReadingPentagon rejects DC mayor’s request for National Guard to assist with migrants arriving in the nation’s capital
By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The Pentagon has declined Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for aid from the DC…
Continue Reading Lady A postpones tour as Charles Kelley focuses on sobriety
The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country trio Lady A is postponing its tour this year as band member Charles Kelley…
Continue Reading ‘Golden Girls’ LA pop-up restaurant has the golden touch
By TERRY TANG The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Picture it: A vacant Beverly Hills bistro has been transformed into the set of a…
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