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2022-12-08 21:10:27
by Dan McCue
Majority of Justices Appear Skeptical of ‘Theory’ Giving States Unchecked Power Over Elections

WASHINGTON — A clear majority of justices — cutting across the Supreme Court’s ideological spectrum — appeared to be skeptical... Read More

WASHINGTON — A clear majority of justices — cutting across the Supreme Court’s ideological spectrum — appeared to be skeptical on Wednesday of a legal theory that could give state legislatures unchecked power over federal election-related matters. As previously reported... Read More

2022-12-08 18:17:07
by Dan McCue
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Clears Congress, Heads to Biden’s Desk

WASHINGTON — The House gave its final approval on Thursday to legislation that provides federal recognition for same-sex marriages, sending... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House gave its final approval on Thursday to legislation that provides federal recognition for same-sex marriages, sending it on to the president’s desk with strong bipartisan support. Passage of the measure, known as the Respect for Marriage... Read More

2022-12-08 18:13:52
by Dan McCue
White House OMB Reviewing Governors’ E15 Petition

WASHINGTON — The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a request from nine Midwest governors who are... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a request from nine Midwest governors who are seeking to permanently eliminate the 1-psi Reid vapor pressure waiver for E10 in their states. Notice of the review was published... Read More

2022-12-08 15:37:13
by Dan McCue
FDA Approves Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines for Children as Young as 6 Months

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday amended its emergency use authorizations for the updated (bivalent) Moderna and... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday amended its emergency use authorizations for the updated (bivalent) Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, saying the shots are safe to administer to children as young as 6 months old. “More children... Read More

2022-12-08 15:17:20
by Dan McCue
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed for Russian Arms Dealer in Prisoner Swap

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the All-Star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who had... Read More

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the All-Star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who had been imprisoned in Russia, was released on Thursday morning in a swap for Viktor Bout, the jailed Russian arms dealer... Read More

2022-12-07 22:44:29
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Wants Charity for Ukraine Directed in an Effective Supply Line

WASHINGTON — Donations of humanitarian aid and military equipment keep pouring into Ukraine from throughout the world but now the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Donations of humanitarian aid and military equipment keep pouring into Ukraine from throughout the world but now the challenge is to make sure it’s being distributed effectively, according to lawmakers at a congressional hearing Wednesday. Private donors have... Read More

2022-12-07 16:59:57
by Dan McCue
Simulated Driving Program Reduces Crash Risk for Teens With ADHD

CINCINNATI — A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training appears to reduce the proportion of automobile crashes and... Read More

CINCINNATI — A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training appears to reduce the proportion of automobile crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a small study conducted at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.... Read More

2022-12-07 16:57:13
by TWN Staff
Scientists May Have Deciphered How Flu Viruses Enter Cells

WASHINGTON — Researchers at the National Institutes of Health believe they have discovered how influenza viruses open a hole in... Read More

WASHINGTON — Researchers at the National Institutes of Health believe they have discovered how influenza viruses open a hole in the cell membrane to inject genetic material into the cell. If they’re right, their work will set the stage for... Read More

2022-12-07 16:53:37
by TWN Staff
Alcohol-Involved Suicides Have Increased Significantly Among Women

WASHINGTON — Suicide deaths involving heavy alcohol use have increased significantly among women in recent years, according to a new... Read More

WASHINGTON — Suicide deaths involving heavy alcohol use have increased significantly among women in recent years, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Previous research has shown that alcohol is a risk... Read More

2022-12-07 16:50:20
by Tom Ramstack
Firefighters Seek Contempt Citation Against DC for Ban on Beards

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., firefighters are asking a federal judge for a contempt citation against the city for its ban... Read More

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., firefighters are asking a federal judge for a contempt citation against the city for its ban on beards. Firefighters argue the ban violates the freedom of religion of their Muslim and Jewish members. The District of... Read More

2022-12-07 16:39:41
by Dan McCue
Heart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

WASHINGTON – A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder,... Read More

WASHINGTON – A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues. The study presents converging... Read More

2022-12-07 16:20:46
by Dan McCue
Southern States Rank Among Nation’s Most Stressed in New Survey

PHUKET, Thailand — Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina ranked among the nation’s most stressed states, according to a new study... Read More

PHUKET, Thailand — Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina ranked among the nation’s most stressed states, according to a new study conducted by addiction specialists at Diamond Rehab Thailand, a luxury inpatient rehab center in Southeast Asia. For the purpose of... Read More

2022-12-07 16:02:47
by Dan McCue
More Than 50M Americans Experienced Mental Illness at Onset of Pandemic

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In 2019 and on into 2020, essentially the period covering the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, about... Read More

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In 2019 and on into 2020, essentially the period covering the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, about 21% of adults in the U.S. experienced some form of mental illness, according to the nonprofit Mental Health America. That... Read More

2022-12-07 16:00:08
by TWN Staff
Study Identifies ‘Creature’ That Promotes Tooth Decay

An international team of researchers has identified a "creature" that thrives on sugar, lunges at tooth-like surfaces and is especially... Read More

An international team of researchers has identified a "creature" that thrives on sugar, lunges at tooth-like surfaces and is especially skilled at promoting tooth decay. The so-called “superorganism” is actually composed of cavity-causing bacteria that piggyback on fungi, enabling it... Read More

2022-12-07 15:57:54
by Dan McCue
US Seeks to Delay Talks on Extension of WTO COVID Patent Waivers

WASHINGTON — The United States will not support extending a Dec. 17 deadline for waiving intellectual property protection for COVID-19... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States will not support extending a Dec. 17 deadline for waiving intellectual property protection for COVID-19 tests and treatments, and instead is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to first investigate market dynamics such as pricing,... Read More

2022-12-07 00:05:40
by Tom Ramstack
Democrats Defeat Congressional Resolution Seeking Information on Postal Investigations

WASHINGTON — A House committee defeated a proposal Tuesday that could have brought reprisal against the U.S. Postal Service for... Read More

WASHINGTON — A House committee defeated a proposal Tuesday that could have brought reprisal against the U.S. Postal Service for allegedly investigating gun rights advocates and other conservative groups in another struggle over constitutional liberties. This time the dispute centers... Read More

2022-12-07 00:04:22
by Dan McCue
Ethics Panel Finds Cawthorn Improperly Promoted Cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON — Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., may have only weeks left in Congress, but he’ll be leaving lighter in the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., may have only weeks left in Congress, but he’ll be leaving lighter in the wallet than he might have expected. On Tuesday, after a seven-month investigation, a House Ethics panel concluded there is “substantial... Read More

2022-12-07 00:02:07
by Dan McCue
This Year’s Flu Shot ‘Very Good Match’ for Circulating Strains

ATLANTA — This year’s flu shot so far appears to be a “very good match” for the circulating strains, but... Read More

ATLANTA — This year’s flu shot so far appears to be a “very good match” for the circulating strains, but more people — especially children, adults over 65 and pregnant women — need to take advantage of it to contain... Read More

2022-12-06 19:48:45
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Set to Hear Term’s Most Consequential Elections Case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear perhaps its most consequential elections case of the term, one that... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear perhaps its most consequential elections case of the term, one that could dramatically increase the power state legislatures have in how federal electoral contests are carried out. The case, Moore v.... Read More

2022-12-06 16:57:53
by Dan McCue
Texas’ Top Election Official Resigns, Abbott Names Replacement

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ top election official, Secretary of State John Scott, resigned from that post on Monday, saying he... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ top election official, Secretary of State John Scott, resigned from that post on Monday, saying he will relinquish the office at the end of the year. As a result, on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he... Read More

2022-12-06 00:22:09
by Dan McCue
Charleston, SC, Now Boasts East Coast’s Deepest Harbor

CHARLESTON, S.C. — With the successful completion of a $580 million harbor-deepening project, Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — With the successful completion of a $580 million harbor-deepening project, Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. The new depth means the biggest cargo ships currently in service can... Read More

2022-12-05 22:52:47
by Dan McCue
Gasoline Prices Plunge, but Concerns About Future Continue

WASHINGTON — The price of gasoline has plunged since Thanksgiving, with stations in Texas and across the Deep South now... Read More

WASHINGTON — The price of gasoline has plunged since Thanksgiving, with stations in Texas and across the Deep South now reporting prices below $3 a gallon, and the national average standing at $3.40 for a gallon of regular gasoline. However,... Read More

2022-12-05 22:37:05
by Tom Ramstack
Rudolph Giuliani Tries to Keep Law License at Disciplinary Hearing in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON — Former New York mayor and presidential attorney Rudolph Giuliani made a plea to hang onto his license as... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former New York mayor and presidential attorney Rudolph Giuliani made a plea to hang onto his license as a lawyer during a disciplinary hearing Monday in Washington, D.C. He’s accused of disregarding his professional responsibilities of honesty by... Read More

2022-12-05 21:15:11
by Dan McCue
Wind Energy Health Benefits Surge When Switch Is Flipped on Fossil Fuels

BOSTON — The health benefits associated with wind power could more than quadruple if utility operators prioritized turning down output... Read More

BOSTON — The health benefits associated with wind power could more than quadruple if utility operators prioritized turning down output from the most polluting fossil fuel-based power plants when energy from wind is available, according to a new study from... Read More

2022-12-05 20:28:28
by Dan McCue
Investigation Finds Four Firms Evading Anti-Dumping Rules on Chinese Solar Panels

WASHINGTON — An investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department has found that four companies have been sending their products through... Read More

WASHINGTON — An investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department has found that four companies have been sending their products through Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia in order to circumvent regulations aimed at curtailing the dumping of cheap Chinese solar cells and... Read More

2022-12-05 20:09:50
by Dan McCue
Landrieu Evangelizes, Issues Call to Action on Infrastructure at NewDEAL Meeting

WASHINGTON — Mitch Landrieu could hardly contain himself as he waited to address the NewDEAL Leaders 12th annual conference last... Read More

WASHINGTON — Mitch Landrieu could hardly contain himself as he waited to address the NewDEAL Leaders 12th annual conference last Friday. Bouncing on his heels, the senior advisor to President Joe Biden and the man responsible for implementing the sweeping... Read More

2022-12-05 16:46:25
by Dan McCue
Biden Hosts Kennedy Center Honorees at White House

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees to the White House on Sunday, mixing a bit... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees to the White House on Sunday, mixing a bit of politics with good cheer and his full-throated support of the arts. On a glittering night in the East Room... Read More

Trump Rebuked for Call to Suspend Constitution Over Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump faced rebuke Sunday from officials in both parties after calling for the “termination”... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump faced rebuke Sunday from officials in both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Trump, who announced last month that he is running... Read More

2022-12-02 22:39:54
by Tom Ramstack
Democrats Raise Concerns of Potential Bribery in Pardon Trump Granted at Request of Campaign Donor

WASHINGTON — Two Democrats from a House committee on Friday alleged a suspicious conflict of interest in a pardon former... Read More

WASHINGTON — Two Democrats from a House committee on Friday alleged a suspicious conflict of interest in a pardon former President Donald Trump granted two convicted arsonists. In a letter they sent to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, they say a... Read More

2022-12-02 22:01:03
by Dan McCue
Ryan Worries Defeat of ‘Red Wave’ Has Created Phony Narrative for Dems

WASHINGTON — Fresh off a grueling, hard-fought Senate race that he ultimately lost to Republican newcomer and “Hillbilly Elegy” memoirist... Read More

WASHINGTON — Fresh off a grueling, hard-fought Senate race that he ultimately lost to Republican newcomer and “Hillbilly Elegy” memoirist J.D. Vance, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, smiled broadly as members of the NewDEAL rose to give him an extended standing... Read More

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