Ethics committee drops Jamaal Bowman fire alarm investigation
The House Ethics committee has dropped the investigation into Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. (L), for pulling a Capitol fire alarm last fall when there was…
Federal helium reserve sale may disrupt supplies for MRIs, computer chips
The Thursday sale of the massive federal helium reserve could worsen an existing supply shortage. Helium is essential to keep hospital MRI machines running and…
Chinese music student convicted of stalking pro-democracy activist at Berklee
A flyer posted to a window on the Boston, Ma., campus of the Berklee College of Music in October of 2022. On Thursday, Chinese national…
25 governors back Texas on tougher border stance
Twenty-five Republican governors have backed the state of Texas in a standoff with the federal government in Eagle Pass, a Texas border town that has…
U.S. and Iraq to formally discuss withdrawing troops
Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs the International Zone via helicopter after meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in Baghdad, Iraq, on Nov. 5,…
Paramount announces layoffs amid cost pressures, acquisition speculations
In a Thursday memo to employees, Paramount CEO Bob Bakish noted challenges the company is facing, such as a soft ad market, a volatile economy,…
Peter Navarro to be sentenced for contempt of Congress
1 of 2 | Peter Navarro, an advisor to former president Donald Trump, is set to be sentenced for contempt of Congress on Thusday. File…
Biden visits Wisconsin to announce $5B for new infrastructure projects across U.S.
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin Thursday to announce nearly $5 billion in federal investments to launch 37 major transportation projects across the country. Photo…
Manhunt underway in Arkansas for 2 ‘dangerous’ escaped inmates
1 of 2 | Jatonia Bryant, 23, is one of two inmates of the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center in Pine Bluff, Ark., who were…
FAA bans Boeing 737 Max 9 production expansion, clears path for jets to fly
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared a path to return 171 grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to the sky in a plan that also…
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $149.5M to settle Washington state opioid claims
Johnson & Johnson officials agreed to pay a proposed $149.5 million settlement to end a lawsuit filed by state of Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson…
Online retailer eBay to layoff 1,000 employees
Online retailer eBay said Tuesday that it will be laying off 1,000 employees starting Wednesday. Photo courtesy of eBay Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Online retail…
U.S., Australia, Britain sanction Russian cybercriminal behind Medibank attack
Alexander Ermakov, 33, was sanctioned Tuesday by the United States, Australia and Britain for being involved in the 2022 ransomware attack of Australian healthcare insurer…
FTC: Intuit must stop advertising TruboTax as ‘free’
The FTC on Tuesday ordered Intuit to stop advertising TurboTax as free, unless it was free to all users or it clarified who does not…
New Hampshire investigating fake Biden robocalls
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said on Monday it is investigating robocalls that appeared to be an artificially generated voice of President Joe Biden…
U.S. Navy identifies SEALs lost at sea during seizure of Houthi-bound weapons
1 of 2 | The U.S. Navy has identified Special Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, on Monday, as one of two Navy Seals…
Biden, Harris promote pro-choice efforts on anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
1 of 6 | President Joe Biden speaks before a meeting with his Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access to mark the 51st anniversary of…
NYC announces program to forgive $2 billion in medical debt
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams speaks with the press after meeting with members of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in on December 7,…
Macy’s rejects buyout bid to take company private
Macy's rejected a buyout bid to go private on Sunday. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Macy's rejected a…
23 lost skiers, snowboarders rescued in Vermont
1 of 2 | The Killington Police Department said 23 lost skiers and snowboards were rescued Sunday. Photo courtesy of Killington Police Department/Facebook Jan. 21…