Jul 25 WATCH: Biden proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that his administration is moving forward with new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments. Continue reading
Jul 25 Climate change influencing July heat waves in Europe, China and America, study says By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Climate change's sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe. Continue reading
Jul 24 Justice Department to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview. Continue reading
Jul 24 Guatemalans protest interference by court, prosecutors in August’s election By Associated Press Hundreds of Guatemalans demonstrated Monday to protest interference by courts and prosecutors against a progressive candidate's participation in August’s second-round presidential election. Continue reading
Jul 24 French national police chief says officers under investigation ‘have no place in prison’ By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press The apparently unprecedented remarks by Frederic Veaux in a weekend interview quickly triggered a debate and raised fundamental questions about whether French law enforcement is above the law. Continue reading
Jul 24 Israeli doctors reveal Netanyahu’s yearslong heart problem only after implanting pacemaker By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Netanyahu's current medical crisis reveals that he has suffered from an irregular heartbeat for years. It's news to Israelis that their longest-serving prime minister has been dealing with a chronic health problem. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 7:40 Larry Hogan of No Labels discusses possible third-party presidential ticket By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz The bipartisan organization No Labels is considering a third-party presidential ticket. That’s sparked concern among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans that a moderate ticket could peel votes from Joe Biden and put Donald Trump back in the White House. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jul 24 Russia hosts Africa summit in bid for allies By Cara Anna, Associated Press A crucial grain deal has been terminated. The Wagner military group's future is in question. It's a notable time for Russia to host a summit for African countries that rely heavily on Moscow for agricultural products and security. Continue reading
Jul 24 Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants By Paul J. Weber, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The lawsuit filed Monday asks a court to force Texas to remove a line of bright orange, wrecking ball-sized buoys that the Biden administration says raises humanitarian and environmental concerns. Continue reading
Jul 24 Federal Reserve officials meet as central bank aims for ‘soft landing’ By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press After the Fed began aggressively raising borrowing costs early last year, most economists predicted it would send the economy crashing. Yet even though the Fed is poised to raise its key rate on Wednesday for the 11th time since March… Continue reading