Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce
The Biden administration is taking steps meant to strengthen protections for government employees as leading Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, campaign on shrinking and remaking the federal workforce
2023-09-16 05:29
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
NFL Rumors: Aaron Rodgers’ future clear, Eagles trade target, Matt Canada facepalm
The latest batch of NFL rumors has Aaron Rodgers definitely coming back to the Jets, the Eagles potentially cooking up a trade and the Steelers' OC problem.
2023-09-16 05:26
Man convicted of bomb threat outside Library of Congress sentenced to probation after year in jail
A man whose bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol forced evacuations and sparked an hourslong standoff with police in 2021 was sentenced to five years of probation Friday after a year in jail
2023-09-16 05:25
Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant's report
Norfolk Southern's CEO pledged to continue working to improve safety after the consultant the railroad hired after the fiery Ohio derailment in February recommended making sure that safety is truly a priority at all levels and continuing many of the efforts it has already begun
2023-09-16 05:23
Progressive Councilmember Freddie O'Connell wins Nashville mayor's race
Nashville metro councilmember Freddie O'Connell has resoundingly won the race to become the next mayor of the Democratic-leaning city
2023-09-16 05:22
Wall St Week Ahead: Last Fed hike tends to aid stocks, but some have doubts this time
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK The end of the Federal Reserve's rate hiking cycle has generally been a
2023-09-16 05:21
Trump's public statements led to harassment of witnesses, federal prosecutors say
Former President Donald Trump's public statements about the federal election interference investigation led to the harassment of witnesses, according to prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith's office.
2023-09-16 04:55
Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take 'extraordinary measures' to deal with a migrant influx
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is vowing to take “extraordinary measures” to deal with an influx of migrants
2023-09-16 04:53
A 5-year-old vanished from a New Jersey playground in 2019. A new age-progression photo could bring Dulce Maria Alavez home
Authorities have released a new age-progression photo of Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from a New Jersey playground in 2019 when she was 5 years old.
2023-09-16 04:53
UAW strike: Biden says striking car workers deserve 'fair share'
The president urges Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to "go further" to meet the union demands.
2023-09-16 04:48
GM expects to be forced to idle Kansas auto plant next week
General Motors said on Friday it expects to be forced to idle operations at its Kansas assembly plant
2023-09-16 04:48