100,000 Americans Died Of Drug Overdoses In 2021, Shattering Previous Grim Records
The number of overdose deaths in the United States went over the 100,000 mark in 2021, marking a new grim record in the nation.
Inflation Powers Ahead In April, Rising 8.3% Despite Fed Cutting Interest Rates
Inflation stayed uncomfortably strong in April after growing by another 8.3% in a sign that efforts to combat it may not be doing enough to contain its ascent.
US - Russia Relations: Biden Urged To Label Russia A Sponsor Of State Terrorism Over Putin's Wars
Senators are urging the Biden administration to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism for its war against Ukraine and other bombings and poisonings done on Moscow's behalf.
Democratic Attorneys General Ready For Battle Over Abortion Rights If Roe Is Overturned
State Democratic Attorney Generals are promising to wage a heated battle to protect access to abortion for women in their state and those who seek care from states that plan to ban the practice.
More Companies Are Dropping COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement To Ease Labor Shortage
Less firms are requiring potential hires to show they are vaccinated against COVID-19 as they race to fill gaps in their workforces.
Former Corrections Officer Vicky White Dies Of Suspected Suicide After 11-Day Manhunt
Former Alabama correctional officer Vicky White was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after being discovered in Indiana alongside escaped convict Casey White.
Biden Administration Warns It May Need To Limit COVID Shots Ahead Of Feared Fall Surge
The White House is warning that shots to protect against COVID-19 may need to be rationed for only the highest-risk persons if it does not receive additional funds from Congress to fund vaccination efforts.
White House Tells Protestors To Reject Violence As Demonstrations Hound Supreme Court Justices
The White House is urging protestors to demonstrate peacefully in favor of abortion rights and avoid any violence against anti-abortion activists, organizations and U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Stocks Tumble Amid Fears Of Inflation-Fueled Recession
Stocks declined on Monday as markets continued to absorb the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike as both the Fed and the market fret that the U.S. economy is heading towards a recession.
Elon Musk Rejects Claim From Truth Social CEO That Trump Urged Him To Buy Twitter
Elon Musk denied a claim from Truth Social's CEO that former President Donald Trump played any role whatsoever in his decision to buy Twitter.
Pompeo Goes Against Trump By Questioning Dr. Oz's Ties To Turkish Government In GOP Primary
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo questioned GOP Senate hopeful Dr. Mehmet Oz over whether or not he is loyal to the government of Turkey as the Pennsylvania primary approaches.
US Cautiously Downplays Reports It Helped Ukraine Kill Russian Generals, Sink Flag Ship
U.S. government officials are working to distance themselves from stories that report its intelligence shared information with Ukraine that was used to kill Russian generals and sink a Russian warship in the Black Sea.
Controversial Republican Lashes Out At Foes For Leaking Naked Video To 'Blackmail' Him
A video of Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., was leaked on Thursday in his latest scandal.
Is A Mask Mandate On Its Way Back In New York City? Top Health Official Warns Its On The Table
New York City's top health official is warning that the city may be forced to restore its mask mandate if cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
Canada To American Women: The Border Remains Open For Those Who Want An Abortion
A Canadian minister reassured women in the United States that they would still be allowed to travel to Canada for an abortion if Roe v. Wade is ultimately overturned.
New York City Sues Activision For Letting 'Unfit' Bobby Kotick Negotiate Microsoft Deal
CEO Bobby Kotick directly took part in negotiations on a merger with Microsoft despite allegations he did little to address harassment at his company.
Navy Slammed By Parents For Not Addressing 'Terrible' Living Conditions That Drove Son To Suicide
The parents of a United States Navy sailor who served aboard the USS George Washington before committing suicide lashed out at naval leaders for not doing enough to address poor living conditions on the vessel.
Hunter Biden Laptop Scandal Update: Repairman Sues Media Companies Over Coverage
John Paul Mac Isaac, who owned the Delaware laptop repair store that came into possession of Hunter Biden's laptop, is suing a number of media companies, as well as Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
'Barking At Putin's Door': Pope Francis Suggests NATO Started War In Ukraine By Provoking Russia
Pope Francis suggested that the West, including NATO, may bear some responsibility for provoking Russia into invading Ukraine in a recent interview.
Killer Prostitute Angelina Barini Gets 30 Years For Murdering Clients With Fentanyl Date Rape Drugs
A prostitute in New York City has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after murdering four clients with fentanyl-laced date rape drugs in 2019, including a famous chef.
Racism In The US: Feds Crack Down On Alaska Nazi Prison Gang After Brutal Murder
Members of a Nazi prison gang in Alaska known as the 1488s were arrested by the FBI for the torture and murder of a fellow gang member in 2017.
GOP Governor Says Party Can't Win Back White House With Trump Or 'Cheap Impersonation' Like DeSantis
Maryland's Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is planning an open rebuke of former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to make the case for nominating an entirely different candidate for the White House in 2024.
'Can't You Just Shoot Them?' Donald Trump Asked During Racial Justice Protests, Says Mark Esper
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the former president asked why police and soldiers could not be ordered to shoot racial justice protestors in June 2020.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Gets Temporary Reprieve Amid Lethal Injection Review
A death row inmate convicted of brutally murdering his estranged wife and two teenage sons has received a temporary reprieve after Tennessee put a pause on lethal injections in the state.
Grand Jury Begins Investigating Trump Over Pushing Election Interference In Georgia
A special grand jury is being assembled to investigate former President Donald Trump on allegations that he attempted to intervene in the 2020 presidential election by pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
Australian Man Scott White Admits To Shoving Gay American Off Cliff In Hate Crime
An Australian man admitted to being responsible for the murder of a gay American mathematician living in Sydney in 1988 by shoving him over a cliff.
Ohio Republican Lawmaker Under Fire For Saying Pregnancy From Rape Is An 'Opportunity' For The Victim
An Ohio Republican lawmaker responsible for a strict anti-abortion bill has come under fire for justifying her exclusion of exceptions for rape victims in its language. She justified it by calling a rape-induced pregnancy an "opportunity" for victims.
Crypto Groups Beg Congress To Rethink New Law On Digital Transactions With Russians
A leading cryptocurrency association in Washington D.C. is urging Congress to think twice before passing a pair of sanctions bills aimed at limiting crypto transactions with Russian oligarchs.
Fed's Favorite Inflation Index Rose By 5.2% Only Days Before Next Rate Hike Meeting
A key inflation index that is favored by the Federal Reserve showed that inflation rose by 5.2% in March and 6.6% in the last year. The news arrives only days before the Fed is expected to hike rates again.
FBI Warns Parents That Cyber Criminals Are Increasingly Preying On Teenage Boys With Sextortion Schemes
The FBI is warning parents to be aware that teenage boys are increasingly becoming the target for online sextortion by cybercriminals.