Nov 27 3 Americans detained for years in China have been released, White House announces By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump nominates Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia By Lolita Baldor, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump transition says appointees targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. Continue reading
Nov 27 Why are eggs getting more expensive again? By Dee-Ann Durbin, Josh Funk, Mark Vancleave, Associated Press The average price for a dozen eggs in U.S. cities was $3.37 in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Nov 27 Fear of mass deportations pose new challenges for educators across the country By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press Educators and legal observers say children of immigrants may avoid school out of fear. Continue reading
Nov 27 Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill restricting transgender students' use of bathrooms By Julie Carr Smyth, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The announcement Wednesday adds to a string of recent bills affecting transgender people nationally. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 7:02 Biden pushes to fill federal judicial vacancies before Trump takes over By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat In the final weeks of this Congress, Democrats are making a push to confirm a number of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Nov 26 Some worry no-fault divorce could change under Trump after Vance said divorce is too easily accessible By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to “pull the trigger” while they still can ever since Trump won the election. Continue reading
Nov 26 Transition team investigates top Trump adviser over pay-to-play allegations By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A lawyer on Trump’s transition team has investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: Biden to deliver remarks on possible ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon By Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to deliver remarks on the ceasefire at 2:30 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above. Continue reading