Politics Jul 11 Uber lobbied politicians, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny around the world: report As Uber pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws and used a "kill switch" to thwart regulators and law enforcement.
Nation Jul 10 Yosemite wildfire doubles in size as crews work to safeguard giant sequoias Campers and residents near the blaze were evacuated but the rest of the sprawling park in California remained open, though heavy smoke obscured scenic vistas and created unhealthy air quality.
Nation Jul 09 Yosemite's giant sequoias threatened by wildfire A team was sent in to Mariposa Grove to wrap some of the massive tree trunks in fire resistant foil. The rest of the iconic park remains open though thick smoke hangs in the air.
Politics Jul 08 China demands U.S. end military 'collusion' with Taiwan China has demanded the U.S. cease military "collusion" with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two sides.
Nation Jul 08 WATCH: White House defends Biden's response to Supreme Court abortion decision After Biden condemned the Supreme Court decision ending a constitutional right to abortion and signed an executive order to try to protect access to the procedure, White House aides echoed his plea for Americans to make it an election issue…
World Jul 07 Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan, reportedly shot during campaign speech NHK public television says Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan. NHK says Abe was rushed to a hospital Friday. A male suspect was captured at…
World Jul 07 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson's career He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”…
Politics Jul 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing The White House on Thursday said Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that he would step down as the UK’s head of government will not put a damper on the close relationship between Washington and London.
Arts Jul 07 Ex-'Cheer' star Jerry Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors A federal judge has sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at…
World Jul 07 Floodwaters recede from Sydney area as rain threat moves north Floodwaters are receding in Sydney and its surrounding area as heavy rain threatens to inundate towns north of Australia's largest city.