DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. But instead, an investigation by one of his own officials could end up extending Powell’s time at
Record Southwest heat continues after California community ties all-time March high
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (AP) — A day after a tiny desert community in Southern California reached 108 degrees (42.2 Celsius), tying the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., forecasters warned Thursday that record-breaking winter heat
The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and
Police in Barcelona, Spain, are searching for James Gracey, a missing US student from Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Police in Spain searched Thursday for a college student from Illinois reported missing this week after a night out with friends. Family members said James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old student at the University of
Chavez name, once an honor, now carries a stain that officials want to scrub
Within hours of explosive sexual abuse allegations against the revered labor leader César Chavez, officials at a California university took swift action: First, a black cloth over a campus statue of Chavez, later followed by a plywood
Eight states, DirecTV sue to block merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna
Attorneys general in eight states and DirecTV have filed lawsuits to block the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, arguing that it will lead to higher prices for consumers and stifle journalism.
Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan synagogue on Thursday posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when a man drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself. One image
UC Berkeley settles antisemitism lawsuit, plaintiffs’ lawyers say
March 19 (Reuters) – The University of California, Berkeley agreed to tighten protections against antisemitism on campus to settle a lawsuit accusing the school of tolerating an “unrelenting” stream of harassment toward Jewish students and faculty, lawyers for
What ACA enrollees are cutting back on to afford health care, according to a new poll
NEW YORK (AP) — Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car. Some days, she takes half or a third of her
Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump’s next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday