White House taking wait-and-see approach to rising gas prices, officials say
Senior White House aides huddled multiple times this week to discuss policy options to keep a lid on gasoline prices, officials told CNN, as prices continued rising steadily in recent weeks amid strong economic demand, refinery issues, extreme weather, and geopolitical tensions.
2023-09-16 07:58
South Carolina attorney general cites 'factual disputes' with Murdaugh jury tampering claims, asks defense to refile motion requesting a new trial
The South Carolina attorney general has asked an appeals court to order convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's defense team to correct and refile their motion requesting a new trial, while also noting an ongoing investigation has raised significant doubts about the disgraced attorney's claims of jury tampering.
2023-09-16 07:49
Tuohys 'vehemently deny' allegations by Michael Oher and say they will terminate conservatorship at any time
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who along with former NFL player Michael Oher were portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie "The Blind Side," say they "stand ready, willing and able to terminate the conservatorship [over Oher] by consent at any time," according to court documents filed Thursday in a Tennessee court.
2023-09-16 07:29
Buthelezi funeral: South Africans mull legacy of divisive Zulu leader
Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been granted a state funeral but the debate over his legacy reopens wounds.
2023-09-16 07:21
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires drops to 97- Hawaii governor
(Reuters) -The death toll from last month's wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui has dropped to 97 and the
2023-09-16 07:21
Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex abuse nonprofit after backlash to his support for Danny Masterson
Ashton Kutcher has stepped away from his role at Thorn, an anti-sex abuse organization he co-founded, following backlash to a letter of support he wrote on behalf of convicted rapist Danny Masterson.
2023-09-16 07:18
Cardinals fans react to Oli Marmol staying despite worst record this century
The St. Louis Cardinals are flirting with their worst record in 100 years but manager Oli Marmol will be retained for next season. Fans have mixed opinions.
2023-09-16 07:18
Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson
The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".
2023-09-16 06:57
Exclusive-IMF to urge China to shift growth model, Georgieva says
WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund plans to tell China to boost weak domestic consumption, address its troubled real
2023-09-16 06:48
Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace
High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.
2023-09-16 06:46
Mike Pence Pushes Ban on TikTok, Calling It a Communist Platform
Former Vice President Mike Pence said the US should ban TikTok, calling it a platform that allowed the
2023-09-16 06:18
17 of History's Coolest Cats
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
2023-09-16 05:27