World Dec 13 Putin ditches annual news conference amid Ukraine setbacks Putin typically uses the year-end ritual to polish his image, answering a wide range of questions on domestic and foreign policy to demonstrate his grip on details and give the semblance of openness.
Politics Dec 13 Supreme Court will hear appeal in murder-for-hire case The justices said they will review the case of Adam Samia, who is serving a life sentence for killing a real estate broker in the Philippines.
Economy Dec 12 Sam Bankman-Fried, former FTX CEO, arrested in the Bahamas Bankman-Fried's arrest comes just a day before he was due to testify in front of the House Financial Services Committee, along with the company’s current CEO.
Politics Dec 12 Iowa judge blocks effort to ban most abortions in the state A state judge has blocked an effort to ban most abortions in Iowa by upholding a court decision made three years ago. Judge Celene Gogerty found that there was no process for reversing a permanent injunction that blocked the abortion…
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.