American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.… Continue Reading
Manchin Cites Inflation Concerns, Roiling Budget Talks Anew
Sen. Joe Manchin roiled his budget talks with Democratic leaders anew Wednesday, saying the latest inflation surge makes him “more cautious than I’ve ever been” about agreeing to federal spending increases that could drive consumers’ costs even higher.… Continue Reading
Biden, Lapid Discuss Iran, Integrating Israel in Middle East
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday discussed Iran’s rapidly progressing nuclear program, with the Israeli leader vowing afterward that “there will be no nuclear Iran.”… Continue Reading
Snyder Camp Says He’ll Testify Voluntarily, Not Subpoenaed
The attorney for Dan Snyder told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday there is no reason for the owner of the Washington Commanders to testify under subpoena for the congressional investigation into the NFL team’s workplace culture.… Continue Reading
Southwest Virginia Flooding Damages Homes, Prompts Rescues
Flooding in a remote pocket of southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, but there are no confirmed deaths or injuries, authorities said Wednesday.… Continue Reading
Trump, Hogan Fight Emerges in Maryland’s GOP Governor’s Race
Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party.… Continue Reading
California’s Newsom Goes to Washington; 2024 Chatter Follows
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.… Continue Reading
Jill Biden Apologizes After Remark About Latinos Causes Stir
Jill Biden apologized Tuesday for saying Latinos are “as unique” as San Antonio breakfast tacos during a speech to the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.… Continue Reading
Surging Gas Prices Likely Drove US Inflation to 40-Year High
U.S. inflation likely reached a new 40-year high in June, driven up by a spike in gas costs, more expensive food and rent, and pricier cars and hotel rooms.… Continue Reading
With New Permit, Johns Hopkins can Keep Up Barn Owl Research
After securing a new state permit, a Johns Hopkins University researcher will be allowed to continue medical experiments on barn owls that have been criticized by a leading animal rights group.… Continue Reading
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