A lonely nation: Has the notion of the 'American way' promoted isolation across history?
American lore is full of tales of the lone cowboy, the rugged individualist who will do what needs to be done and ride off into the sunset
2023-05-16 12:51
The demographic makeup of the country's voters continues to shift. That creates headwinds for Republicans
Demographic change continued to chip away at the cornerstone of the Republican electoral coalition in 2022, a new analysis of Census data has found.
2023-05-16 12:29
Dollar on back foot as U.S. default risk weighs
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday, weighed down by the risk of
2023-05-16 12:28
More than a third of the area charred by wildfires in Western North America can be traced back to fossil fuels, scientists find
Millions of acres scorched by wildfires in the Western US and Canada — an area roughly the size of South Carolina — can be traced back to carbon pollution from the world's largest fossil fuel and cement companies, scientists reported Tuesday.
2023-05-16 12:26
Wells Fargo reaches $1 billion settlement with shareholders over recovery from scandals
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK Wells Fargo & Co has agreed to pay $1 billion to settle a
2023-05-16 12:23
Stock market today: Asian shares advance though China economic data weaker than expected
Asian shares are higher even though the latest data showed China's economy is weaker than expected
2023-05-16 12:21
A net negative: Haddock, a staple Atlantic fish, is in decline off New England, regulators say
Federal fishing managers say a staple seafood species caught by East Coast fishers for centuries is overfished
2023-05-16 12:21
Marijuana harms babies in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds
Even marijuana use in early pregnancy can significantly harm a developing fetus, a new study found, putting children at risk for developmental delays, higher rates of ADHD and learning disabilities, and higher rates of emotional problems.
2023-05-16 12:20
EBRD: Inflation has peaked, but rising gas prices will pressure households
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON Inflation has peaked in emerging Europe, central Asia and north Africa, but rising
2023-05-16 12:17
Wells Fargo to Pay $1 Billion in Class-Action Suit, WSJ Reports
Wells Fargo & Co. agreed to pay $1 billion to shareholders as it seeks to settle a class-action
2023-05-16 11:57
Pacific Island leaders say rich countries are not doing enough to control climate change
Pacific Island leaders have criticized rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem, and for profiting from loans provided to vulnerable nations to mitigate the effects
2023-05-16 11:52
Democratic congressman's staff attacked by man with baseball bat
Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said two staffers were injured Monday by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in Fairfax.
2023-05-16 11:27