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Can Decorum and Civility Be Restored on Capitol Hill? We Ask the Experts
Can Decorum and Civility Be Restored on Capitol Hill? We Ask the Experts
Can Decorum and Civility Be Restored on Capitol Hill? We Ask the Experts
2023-11-24 21:45:17
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The date was Feb. 5, 1858, and as evening arrived in Washington, long-standing hostilities over the issue of slavery were about to boil over in the well of the House of Representatives. It began when Galusha Grow, a... Read More

Food
Guide to Preparing Healthy Meals for the Work Week
Guide to Preparing Healthy Meals for the Work Week

WASHINGTON — When you’re always on the go it’s hard to find the time to prepare healthy meals. There’s nothing wrong with grabbing some meals out, but the financial and health costs can add up. Eating homemade, healthy, balanced meals... Read More

Appeals Court Revives Refineries’ Hope of Securing Fuel Mandate Exemptions

NEW ORLEANS — A divided U.S. appeals court on Wednesday struck down the Biden administration’s decision to deny small Gulf Coast... Read More

2023-11-27 21:13:58
Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak in 32 States, CDC Says

ATLANTA —Two people have died and at least 45 people have been hospitalized due to a salmonella outbreak linked to... Read More

2023-11-27 14:20:17
New Google Geothermal Electricity Project Could Be Milestone for Clean Energy

An advanced geothermal project has begun pumping carbon-free electricity onto the Nevada grid to power Google data centers there, Google... Read More

2023-11-28 14:27:40

Health

Staying Hydrated Is Key to Good Health and Fitness
Health
Staying Hydrated Is Key to Good Health and Fitness
2023-11-27 14:14:39
by Jesse Zucker

WASHINGTON — You may not be thinking about it during these cooler days, but, even when it’s cold outside, drinking water is crucial to your health. You have probably heard that you should drink eight glasses of water a day.... Read More

2024 Elections

Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley in Republican Presidential Primary
2024 Elections
Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley in Republican Presidential Primary
2023-11-28 16:37:18
by Home

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President... Read More

Law

Appeals Court Restricts Right to Sue Under the Voting Rights Act
Law
Appeals Court Restricts Right to Sue Under the Voting Rights Act
2023-11-22 21:11:27
by Tom Ramstack

ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court ruling this week limits the authority for lawsuits to enforce the Voting Rights Act to government agencies. The ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals means individuals and civil rights advocates can... Read More

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2023-11-22 16:52:37
by Home
Broadcom Planning to Complete Deal for $69B Acquisition of VMWare After Regulators Give OK

SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and... Read More

SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of cloud technology company VMware on Wednesday. The company, based in San Jose,... Read More

2023-11-22 16:46:14
by Home
JFK Assassination Remembered 60 Years Later by Surviving Witnesses, Including AP Reporter

DALLAS (AP) — Just minutes after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade rolled through downtown Dallas, Associated Press reporter... Read More

DALLAS (AP) — Just minutes after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade rolled through downtown Dallas, Associated Press reporter Peggy Simpson rushed to the scene and immediately attached herself to the police officers who had converged on the building from which... Read More

2023-11-22 16:35:00
by Jesse Zucker
Long Travel Day? Stretch and Move to Feel Better

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long... Read More

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long travel days to make it all happen. Sitting for hours in the car or on a plane can cause back... Read More

2023-11-21 20:54:46
by Dan McCue
4th Circuit Tosses Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Requirement

RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Maryland’s preliminary handgun-licensure requirement is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.... Read More

RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Maryland’s preliminary handgun-licensure requirement is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. In its ruling, a divided 4th Circuit held that the requirement unlawfully restricts the ability of law-abiding adults to possess... Read More

2023-11-27 23:51:42
by Dan McCue
BLM Seeks Input on Potential Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Nevada

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Monday on two parcels of... Read More

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Monday on two parcels of land totaling 2,330 acres that may be included in an upcoming oil and gas lease sale in Nevada. The parcels... Read More

2023-11-21 20:24:12
by Dan McCue
Rep. Eshoo to Retire After 2024 Election

WASHINGTON — Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., who has represented a significant portion of Silicon Valley for more than three... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., who has represented a significant portion of Silicon Valley for more than three decades, announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection in 2024. Eshoo’s announcement comes just a day after Rep. Tony Cárdenas,... Read More

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