As rents soar nationwide, White House unveils ‘Renters Bill of Rights’
The White House has unveiled a "Renters Bill of Rights" to push lawmakers and the private sector to strengthen tenant protections and make rent more…
Virginia school accused of ignoring multiple warnings about 6-year-old having gun
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The shooting of elementary school teacher Abby Zwerner was preventable had school administrators heeded warnings that a 6-year-old student was armed,…
‘Rick and Morty’ will continue without Justin Roiland after abuse charges
Adult Swim announced it has terminated its relationship with "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland, who is facing domestic abuse charges, but said the show…
Poland to take on more LNG from the United States
1/2 US-based Sempra Infrastructure said it has enough long-term sales agreement to warrant a final investment decision that would lead to construction of a new…
20 GOP-led states sue Biden administration over new migration plan
Republican-led states have filed lawsuit Tuesday against the Biden administration's plan that would permit 30,000 migrants with U.S. sponsors to enter the country per month.…
New York legislators agree to expand constitutional discrimination protections to enshrine abortion rights
New York passes bill to expand discrimination protections that will enshrine the right to abortion. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 25…
2 charged with threatening Florida reproductive health facilities
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Two people have been charged with being part of a conspiracy that threatened several reproductive health facilities in Florida, federal prosecutors…
Tornado causes ‘catastrophic’ damage near Houston
1/2 A tornado struck near Houston on Tuesday, injuring one person and causing "catastrophic" damage to homes and businesses in Deer Park and Pasadena, Texas.…
Tesla announces new $3.6B investment in Nevada Gigafactory
Tesla is increasing its investment into its battery manufacturing Gigafactory in Nevada, adding an additional $3.6 billion to grow the factory. File Photo by Tesla/UPI…
Education secretary says U.S. has to ‘challenge complacency’ on issues for teachers, students
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the United States is falling behind other nations on education issues and asked for bipartisan support to “Raise the…
Border Patrol agents find almost $275K in currency hidden in pickup truck
Customs and Border Protection agents seized approximately $275,000 from a vehicle trying to cross the United States-Mexico border at the Matamoros International Bridge. File Photo…
Walmart to raise minimum wage for store employees to $14 an hour
Walmart will increase the minimum wage of store employees from $12 an hour to $14 an hour, according to a memo CEO John Furner posted…
Hess Corp. to focus 2023 spending on Bakken, Guyana
1/3 U.S.-based Hess Corp. said about half of its spending plans for the year would target oil reserves off the coast of Guyana, which was…
U.S. to pay dairy farmers $100M to offset new challenges
U.S. dairy farmers will get a second round of payments, worth nearly $100 million, to help offset losses from drought, supply chain issues and the…
Some environmentalists criticize capture, relocation of Mexican gray wolf
A Mexican gray wolf popularly know as Asha in the U.S. Southwest has been captured outside of the endangered species' recovery area in New Mexico,…
Jury convicts four Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attacks
1/5 A federal jury found four members of the far-right group the Oath Keepers guilty on charges of seditious conspiracy on Monday, adding to the…
U.S., Israel begin joint military exercise in show of unity in Middle East
1/2 The U.S. military and Israeli Defense Force began their first joint exercise under IDF’s new leadership Monday. File Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI |…
Suspect found dead after shooting that killed 10, injured 10 in California Lunar New Year event
1/8 Merchants dismantle their booths Sunday in the wake of a mass shooting Saturday night at the nearby Star Dance Studio, where patrons were celebrating…
Prosecutors: Elizabeth Holmes bought one-way ticket to Mexico
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes remains a flight risk while awaiting the start of her prison sentence, prosecutors claimed Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI |…
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator in line for Chief of Staff role
1/2 COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients answers questions during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in…