Jan 20 A look at Biden's first executive orders in office By Associated Press In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden is signing executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises. Continue reading
Jan 20 Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, inauguration By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy. Continue reading
Jan 19 'It's just too much': Why some students are abandoning community colleges By Lawrence Lanahan, The Hechinger Report Fall enrollment at community colleges was down 10 percent from a year earlier, according to National Student Clearinghouse data. Continue reading
Jan 19 Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies By Associated Press Both companies confirmed the decision not to carry the brand in their stores Tuesday, but cited flagging sales rather than Lindell's actions or his support for Trump. Continue reading
Jan 19 NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press Combs performed virtually for NASCAR's season finale in November but has not done a live show since March. NASCAR prides itself on its elaborate pre-race pomp and entertainment. Continue reading
Jan 18 UK seafood trucks protest at Parliament over Brexit red tape By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of leaving the European Union, because it promised the chance to regain control over who is allowed to fish in British waters. Continue reading
Jan 15 NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas By Paul Weber, Associated Press The announcement Friday comes months after New York's attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips. Continue reading
Jan 15 Biden's COVID-19 aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 6:09 Businesses begin backing away from Republicans after Capitol attack By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis Since last week's riot at the Capitol, more and more companies are cutting ties with Donald Trump, and dozens of corporations suspended political contributions to the 147 members of Congress who refused to certify the election of Joe Biden. Paul… Continue watching
Jan 14 Most major U.S. airlines ban guns in luggage for D.C. flights ahead of Inauguration Day By David Koenig, Associated Press Meanwhile, key lawmakers and the head of the nation's largest union of flight attendants are asking that anyone arrested in connection with the riot be put on the government's no-fly list. Continue reading