McCarthy faces challenge of passing defense bill after series of contentious amendments are added
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a challenge Friday morning: A razor thin margin to get a must-pass defense policy bill over the finish line with a majority of Democrats signaling they cannot support the version of the legislation crafted by conservative Republicans.
2023-07-14 18:17
Wagner forces no longer significant in Ukraine, US says
The Pentagon comments come three weeks after the mercenaries' failed mutiny in Russia.
2023-07-14 09:49
SAG strike: Hollywood actors announce historic walkout
Some 160,000 performers will stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt.
2023-07-14 09:48
Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest
Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat.
2023-07-14 03:21
House Ethics Committee reaching out to witnesses in revived Matt Gaetz probe
Investigators from the House Ethics Committee have begun reaching out to witnesses as part of a recently revived investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, focused on allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use or other misconduct.
2023-07-14 02:59
Scottsdale bans natural grass in front yards of new houses to conserve water amid Arizona's drought
As drought-stricken Arizona bakes in searing heat, the Scottsdale City Council unanimously agreed this week to ban natural grass in front of future single-family homes in an effort to conserve water.
2023-07-14 01:57
US Secret Service ends White House cocaine probe, no video, fingerprints, DNA available
WASHINGTON The U.S. Secret Service said on Thursday it had concluded its investigation into cocaine found at the
2023-07-13 23:56
First on CNN: Secret Service concludes cocaine investigation, no suspect identified
The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the small bag of cocaine found at the White House and has been unable to identify a suspect, two sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
2023-07-13 22:17
Sudan conflict: 87 people found in Darfur mass grave, UN says
There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region.
2023-07-13 19:27
Ukraine war: One killed in overnight Kyiv drone attack
A third consecutive night of strikes on Kyiv comes hours after the Nato summit.
2023-07-13 13:53
Exclusive-Shanghai Futures Exchange targets commodity storage outside China - sources
By Pratima Desai and Siyi Liu LONDON/BEIJING The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) is looking to expand its commodities
2023-07-13 08:22
UK buyers retreat from housing market, further slowdown seen - RICS
By Suban Abdulla LONDON Britain's housing market showed signs of a slowdown in June and property surveyors expect
2023-07-13 07:26