Biden says he's confident leaders will reach an agreement on debt limit
President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to lay out how he'll continue to negotiate with congressional leaders on the budget to raise the debt ceiling -- underscoring that all parties agreed that the United States would not default.
2023-05-17 23:57
IRS chief acknowledges Black taxpayers face higher probability of being audited
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel acknowledged in a letter to the US Senate on Monday that Black taxpayers are audited at significantly higher rates than non-Black taxpayers, a revelation he said has left the agency "deeply concerned."
2023-05-17 23:55
Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by 'reckless' photographers in cars in New York
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were followed by photographers in cars in New York
2023-05-17 23:51
Russia confirms Black Sea grain deal renewed for two months, says 'distortions' remain
Russia confirmed on Wednesday that a deal to allow Ukraine to export its grain safely across the Black
2023-05-17 23:46
Eight dead as floods batter northern Italy, Formula One race called off
By Claudia Greco and Crispian Balmer BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) -At least eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their
2023-05-17 23:30
DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children
Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-05-17 23:29
Supreme Court won't put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues
The Supreme Court says that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines
2023-05-17 23:25
In a first, women poised to become mayors of Philadelphia and Jacksonville
By Brendan O'Brien A Philadelphia Democrat who promised to hire more police has won her party's nomination for
2023-05-17 23:24
Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election
The Justice Department's internal watchdog says in a report that the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation, tried to influence the outcome of a race for Boston’s district attorney and violated multiple policies
2023-05-17 23:22
Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by photographers in cars in New York, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were followed by photographers in cars in New York
2023-05-17 23:20
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault weapons ban
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Democratic-backed ban on assault-style rifles
2023-05-17 23:18
US drug overdose deaths slightly increased in 2022, CDC says
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. rose slightly in 2022
2023-05-17 23:16