U.S. customs agency says tariff refunds system between 40% and 80% complete
By Tom Hals March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s four-part system for refunding $166 billion in illegal tariff payments with interest is between 40% and 80% complete, according to a court filing on Thursday from a
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem. The bill, which passed 89-10, would
Winter heat wave will send temperatures into the 90s across Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With spring still a week away, it’s already starting to feel like summer in Southern California with forecasters predicting unseasonably hot weather, including temperatures in the mid-90s around Los Angeles. It’s expected to
Gunman who injured 2 people at Old Dominion University in Virginia is dead, college says
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said. ODU said a gunman opened fire in its business school building, injuring two people who
Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year’s World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a
Competency review ordered for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths
BALTIMORE (AP) — A lawyer representing the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths told a judge Thursday that there is reason to believe his client is mentally incompetent to stand
When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient
NEW YORK (AP) — When stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect your retirement savings. Historically, though, staying calm has usually been best. The U.S. stock
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom
Long-serving Democrat Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for an 18th term in Congress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the dean of South Carolina’s Democrats, said Thursday that he will run for an 18th House term, a move that could position him as an influential elder statesman in
Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — High school senior hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honoring the three family members he lost in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting last month, scored a game-winning goal