Missouri man pleads guilty to arson in Mormon church fire
A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to federal civil rights and arson charges for setting fire to a Mormon church, the U.S. Justice Department announced…
FAA issues temporary drone bans in parts of New Jersey
1 of 2 | The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned drone operations in 22 communities in New Jersey because of “special security reasons.” File…
Retailer Big Lots makes ‘difficult decision’ to go out of business completely
Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Discount retail chain Big Lots, which had been attempting to keep some of its stores open while closing others, announced on…
As fluoridation becomes topic in D.C., town in Florida votes to remove it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a House Judiciary hearing in Washington, D.C. (2013) The Trump nominee for HHS has said the federal department immediately…
House GOP proposes new government-funding measure
1 of 6 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., accused House Republicans of "detonating" the bipartisan funding measure while addressing media in the Capitol…
Former chief adviser to NYC mayor indicted on bribery, money laundering charges
1 of 3 | Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, arrives at State Supreme Court for her arraignment proceedings…
Justice Department sues CVS for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against CVS for unlawfully filling opioid prescriptions. File Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) --…
Authorities identify victims in Abundant Life school shooting amid search for motive
Authorities on Wednesday identified the victims from Monday's shooting at Abundant Life Christian School as 42-year-old Erin West and 14-year-old Rubi Vergara. Photo courtesy of…
U.S. imposes additional sanctions targeting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions that target Pakistan's ballistic missile program. File Photo by Sohail Shahzad/EPA-EFE Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The United States…
Officials declare ‘murder hornet’ eradicated from U.S.
Members of the Washington State Department of Agriculture hrnet eradication pose for a photo in October of 2022 after removing the first hornet nest detected…
Police: Father believed to have fatally shot family in murder-suicide; son in critical condition
Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Authorities in Utah investigating the shooting deaths of four family members and a critically injured teen said Wednesday that evidence suggests…
GOP aborts temporary gov’t funding measure at Trump’s urging
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance jointly opposed a proposed stopgap funding measure announced Tuesday that would have prevented a pending federal government…
Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump IRS nominee, promotion of pandemic-era tax credit
1 of 3 | Former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is facing an inquiry from Senate Democrats over his…
Senate passes defense bill banning gender-affirming care for trans military children
1 of 2 | The $895.2 billion defense bill passed by the U.S. Senate Wednesday bans using federal money for gender-affirming care for transgender children…
CDC says first severe case of bird flu confirmed in Louisiana
A person in Louisiana became the first to be diagnosed with a severe case of the bird flu after possibly being exposed to sick and…
Treasury sanctions 2 individuals, 2 entities for supporting Iranian military
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two entities and two individuals with ties to Iran for supporting that country's military. File Photo by Roger L.…
EPA allows California to implement gas-powered vehicle ban by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday granted California two waivers allowing the state to implement a ban on gas-powered vehicles by 2035. EPA Administrator Michael S.…
CFPB warns of illegal credit card rewards practices
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wednesday warned law enforcement agencies that some credit card companies are allegedly illegally devaluing rewards points and airline miles.…
Grubhub reaches $25 million settlement with FTC over deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission said Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle complaints by customers and drivers. File Photo by Erik Lesser/EPA-EFE Dec. 18 (UPI)…
U.S. sanctions drug traffickers with ties to New Zealand
The U.S. Treasury under Secretary Janet Yellen announced sanctions Tuesday targeting international drug traffickers. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (UPI)…