Politics Dec 12 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken signs agreement to boost refugee hiring Secretary of State Blinken signed an agreement with a non-profit organization called Tent Partnership for Refugees to boost employment opportunities and economic integration for refugees and forcibly displaced people around the world.
World Dec 12 G7 establishes global club to fight climate change The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open and international climate club in which countries are to cooperate in the fight against global warming.
Politics Dec 12 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden package gifts at Toys for Tots event President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
Politics Dec 12 Supreme Court refuses request to block California flavored tobacco ban The Supreme Court has refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.
Nation Dec 11 Scientists lower Mauna Loa alert level, say eruption could end soon Scientists lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island from a warning to a watch on Saturday and said the mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may soon end.
World Dec 09 Russian politician sentenced to over 8 years for criticism of war in Ukraine A prominent Russian opposition figure has been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after being convicted on charges stemming from his criticism of the Kremlin's action in Ukraine.
World Dec 09 Bulgarian lawmakers approve military aid to Ukraine Bulgaria previously agreed to repair Ukrainian military equipment at its factories but refused to send weapons directly due to opposition from President Rumen Radev and the country's Moscow-friendly political parties.
Politics Dec 09 WATCH: White House is 'confident' Sinema won't hurt Democratic control of Senate The White House says it is "confident" Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona's switch of party affiliation from Democratic to independent will not change Democratic majority control of the Senate.
Politics Dec 09 Sinema registers as an independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Friday that she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Politics Dec 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Brittney Griner released from Russian detention Russia freed Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.