Sep 14 How a nationwide rail strike could impact consumers, businesses By Associated Press A strike by railroad workers would have wide-ranging impact on consumers, commuters and businesses. That's why business groups are telling Congress to block a strike if necessary. Continue reading
Sep 14 Justice Department charges 3 Iranian citizens in ransomware attacks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter. Continue reading
Sep 14 Defense abruptly rests case in trial for Parkland school shooter By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz have suddenly and surprisingly rested their case, leading to a shouting match after the judge accused them of a lack of professionalism. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing at Detroit Auto Show By Colleen Long, Tom Krisher, Associated Press President Joe Biden, a gearhead with his own vintage Corvette, showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit Wednesday to the Detroit auto show. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Senate committee hearing on monkeypox with CDC's Rochelle Walensky, Anthony Fauci By Associated Press The Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions committee held a hearing Wednesday with Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert. Continue reading
Sep 14 Mike Lindell, MyPillow chief executive, says FBI agents seized his phone By Michael Balsamo, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell says federal agents have seized his cellphone. Continue reading
Sep 13 Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee narrowly wins Democratic primary By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee eked out a victory in his Democratic primary on Tuesday, beating back strong challenges from a pair of opponents as he seeks his first full term in office. Continue reading
Sep 13 Ashley Kalus wins GOP primary for Rhode Island governor By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press A businessperson seeking office for the first time, Ashley Kalus, has won the Republican primary for Rhode Island governor, defeating a rival who has served time in state prison. Continue reading
Sep 13 Monica Lewinsky says Ken Starr's death is a painful loss 'for those who love him' Monica Lewinsky has released a tempered, compassionate response to the death Tuesday of Ken Starr, the former independent counsel whose investigation of Bill Clinton helped reveal her affair with the president and, she once wrote, made her life a "living… Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 6:22 Inflation remains stubbornly high, raising fears of more interest rate hikes The August inflation report is out and the U.S. Labor Department says overall consumer prices rose 8.3% from a year ago. That's slightly lower than July's increase, but amid fears of more interest rate hikes, it led to Wall Street's… Continue watching