Economy Oct 14 More than 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike The vast majority of the union rejected a contract offer earlier this week that would have delivered 5 percent raises to some workers and 6 percent raises to others at the Illinois company known for its green tractors.
Nation Oct 14 WATCH: Biden touts COVID-19 response as FDA advisors debate use of booster shots President Joe Biden touted the progress his administration has made in battling COVID-19 Thursday, as he stressed the need to continue vaccinating Americans who have not yet received their shots.
Health Oct 13 WHO proposes experts to advise on virus origins The World Health Organization released a proposed list of 25 experts to advise it on the next steps in searching for the origins of the coronavirus after its earlier efforts were slammed for accommodating China, where the first human cases…
Economy Oct 13 Heating bills set to soar as inflation hits energy prices The sharpest increases are likely for homes that use propane, but others are also likely to see big increases.
Politics Oct 13 WATCH: White House backs 24-hour Los Angeles port operation The supply chain problem is tightly linked with the broader challenge of inflation confronting Biden, as higher prices are creating both economic and political risks.
World Oct 13 Hurricane Pamela makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast Hurricane Pamela has hit Mexico's Pacific coast just north of Mazatlan, bringing high winds and rain to the port city.
Health Oct 13 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing as vaccine makers seek approval for boosters U.S. manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines are seeking additional approvals from federal regulators in order to distribute and administer more booster shots for at-risk Americans and first doses for children ages 5 to 11.
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: Psaki says Gov. Abbott is 'putting politics ahead of' health with vaccine mandate ban With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued.
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi holds briefing ahead of House debate on extension of debt limit Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told reporters Tuesday that over the years Republicans and Democrats have voted against lifting the debt ceiling, "but never to the extent of jeopardizing it."…
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: Vice President Harris pledges investment in Native communities Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians Tuesday, underscoring the Biden administration's commitment to tribal sovereignty and pledging investment in Indigenous communities.