WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says there is a significant difference between Israeli actions that have expanded its war against the Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran’s retaliatory missile attack against Israel, which it condemned as escalatory…… Continue Reading
Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
NEW YORK (AP) — In a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday went after each other’s running mates and sought to shore up their campaigns’ vulnerabilities at a time of renewed fears of a regional war in the Middle East and sadness over devastation from Hurricane Helene…… Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: Women of faith in broadcasting share hope with WMAL’s “The All-American Book Club.”
WMAL’s All-American Book Club features conversations with influential women of faith and broadcast journalists. The lineup includes best-selling author Miranda Devine, who will kick off the show on Saturday, October 5. Other featured guests include Shannon Bream in November 2024, Sharyl Attkisson, Wendy Griffith, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Cheryl Chumley.… Continue Reading
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depression-era farmer to the White House and across the world as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and advocate for democracy…… Continue Reading
A potential dockworkers strike could mean product shortages and high prices ahead of the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened strike. A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods around the country and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike as the holiday shopping…… Continue Reading
Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s acting leader vowed Monday to keep battling Israel and said the Lebanese militant group was prepared for a long fight even after much of its top command was wiped out, including its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli strikes have killed Nasrallah and six of his top commanders and officials in the last 10 days…… Continue Reading
Dominican president warns of ‘drastic measures’ if anti-gang mission in Haiti fails
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The president of the Dominican Republic warned Wednesday that his administration would take “drastic measures” to protect the country if a U.N.-backed mission in neighboring Haiti targeting gang violence fails. Luis Abinader did not provide details of what action he might take…… Continue Reading
FBI seizes NYC mayor’s phone ahead of expected unsealing of indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents entered the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and seized his phone early Thursday morning, hours before an indictment detailing criminal charges against the Democrat was expected to be made public. Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges that remain sealed, according to two people…… Continue Reading
Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Communication breakdowns with local law enforcement hampered the Secret Service’s performance during a July campaign rally where former President Donald Trump was shot and wounded, according to a report released Friday that lays out a litany of missed opportunities to stop a gunman who opened fire from an unsecured roof…… Continue Reading
Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size and dominance to stifle competition in the debit card market, costing consumers and businesses billions of dollars…… Continue Reading
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