This Week

2023-12-10 19:20:34
by Dan McCue
Carter Votes For Cares Act Even As Hyundai Speeds Construction of Georgia EV Plant

WASHINGTON — It was a matter of preserving consumers’ choice in the face of federal mandates. That’s how Rep. Buddy... Read More

WASHINGTON — It was a matter of preserving consumers’ choice in the face of federal mandates. That’s how Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., explained his vote last week in favor of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act, even as the... Read More

2023-12-10 17:50:06
by Dan McCue
BP Completes Tech Upgrade of Indiana Wind Farm

HOUSTON — Oil and gas giant BP recently fulfilled a major goal of its renewable energy division, completing what it... Read More

HOUSTON — Oil and gas giant BP recently fulfilled a major goal of its renewable energy division, completing what it calls a “major” technology upgrade at its Fowler Ridge 1 wind farm in northwest Indiana. The upgrade included the installation... Read More

2023-12-10 17:49:07
by Dan McCue
Hydrogen Fuel Equipment Company Expanding to South Carolina

LONGVIEW, N.C. — OneH2, a hydrogen fuel equipment manufacturer, is opening a new production facility in Clover, South Carolina. The... Read More

LONGVIEW, N.C. — OneH2, a hydrogen fuel equipment manufacturer, is opening a new production facility in Clover, South Carolina. The building, which is more than 246,000 square feet, was recently purchased by OneH2 from the Belmont Land and Investment Company... Read More

2023-12-08 20:51:12
by Dan McCue
Appeals Court Largely Upholds Trump DC Gag Order

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court panel on Friday largely upheld a gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump... Read More

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court panel on Friday largely upheld a gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in the criminal case accusing him of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, but loosened it just... Read More

2023-12-08 20:07:59
by Tom Ramstack
Hunter Biden Indicted on Felony Charges Alleging Years of Tax Evasion

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on tax charges Thursday. The nine-count indictment alleges Biden... Read More

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on tax charges Thursday. The nine-count indictment alleges Biden failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes over four years. The Los Angeles indictment follows similar tax evasion charges this... Read More

2023-12-08 20:01:49
by Dan McCue
FDA Approves a CRISPR-Based Medicine to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR gene-editing technology for... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR gene-editing technology for the treatment of sickle cell disease. The new treatment, called Casgevy, was manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, of Boston, Massachusetts, and... Read More

2023-12-08 19:53:49
by Dan McCue
Georgia Legislators Approve New Congressional District Map

ATLANTA — The Georgia Legislature on Thursday gave its approval to a new congressional district map that adds a Black... Read More

ATLANTA — The Georgia Legislature on Thursday gave its approval to a new congressional district map that adds a Black majority district west of Atlanta but appears to dilute the district currently represented by Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath. The adoption... Read More

2023-12-08 19:52:53
by Dan McCue
Cutting-Edge Veterans Home Features Geothermal Wells, Solar Array

CHELSEA, Mass. — A new state-of-the-art Veterans Home unveiled Friday in Massachusetts is fossil-fuel free and composed of green spaces,... Read More

CHELSEA, Mass. — A new state-of-the-art Veterans Home unveiled Friday in Massachusetts is fossil-fuel free and composed of green spaces, 145 geothermal wells and a rooftop solar array. Located across the Mystic River from Boston on Chelsea’s Powder Horn Hill,... Read More

New York Can Enforce Laws Banning Guns From 'Sensitive Locations' for Now, US Appeals Court Rules

NEW YORK (AP) — New York can continue to enforce laws banning firearms in certain “sensitive” locations and require that... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — New York can continue to enforce laws banning firearms in certain “sensitive” locations and require that handgun owners be of “good moral character,” a federal appeals court ruled Friday in its first broad review of a... Read More

The Year in Review: Influential People Who Died in 2023

Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable... Read More

Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable mercenary army. But it all came to a sudden end when the private plane carrying him and others mysteriously exploded over Russia.... Read More

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome More Common Than Past Studies Suggest, CDC Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's number is larger than previous studies have suggested,... Read More

2023-12-08 00:11:06
by Dan McCue
House and Senate Reach Agreement on NDAA, Votes Expected Next Week

WASHINGTON — The Senate and House Armed Services committees announced Thursday that they’ve reached an agreement on the FY 2024... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Senate and House Armed Services committees announced Thursday that they’ve reached an agreement on the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, jettisoning some, but not all, of the controversial amendments added by House Republicans last summer. Sens.... Read More

2023-12-08 00:09:33
by Dan McCue
Former Rep. Suozzi New York Democrats’ Pick to Run in Special Election

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who left Congress last year to make an ill-fated bid to be... Read More

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who left Congress last year to make an ill-fated bid to be New York’s governor, has been chosen by the state’s Democrats as their candidate in the Feb. 13 special election to... Read More

2023-12-08 00:07:57
by Tom Ramstack
White House Threatens to Penalize Pharma Companies for High Prices

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a plan Thursday to lower prescription drug costs in a move that takes a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a plan Thursday to lower prescription drug costs in a move that takes a tough stance toward pharmaceutical companies charging high prices. If the Federal Trade Commission determines the prices are unreasonable, the new... Read More

Sea Otter Pup Found Alone in Alaska Has Home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-week-old arrival from Alaska chirps loudly before devouring ice chips in the nursery at Chicago’s Shedd... Read More

CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-week-old arrival from Alaska chirps loudly before devouring ice chips in the nursery at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. He is Pup EL2306 — proper name to be determined — a northern sea otter who was found alone... Read More

Amazon's Plans to Advance Its Interests in California Laid Bare in Leaked Memo

NEW YORK (AP) — An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern California through a plethora of efforts that include burnishing its reputation through charity work... Read More

AP Election Brief | What to Expect in Houston's Mayoral Runoff Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s down to two candidates in the race to lead the nation’s fourth-largest city. U.S. Rep. Sheila... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s down to two candidates in the race to lead the nation’s fourth-largest city. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire will face off in Saturday’s runoff election to be the next mayor of Houston.... Read More

2023-12-06 23:02:25
by Tom Ramstack
Lawmakers Review Biden’s Order on Artificial Intelligence Development

WASHINGTON — The United States needs to innovate fast or fall behind in the international race to develop artificial intelligence,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States needs to innovate fast or fall behind in the international race to develop artificial intelligence, industry executives told Congress Wednesday. The U.S. government took what one witness at the congressional hearing called “a big step”... Read More

2023-12-06 22:38:40
by Dan McCue
House Unanimously Passes Bill to Increase Mental Health Resources for Veterans’ Caregivers

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health resources available to caregivers of America’s veteran population. Alternately known as the COPE Act, the bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps.... Read More

2023-12-06 22:31:11
by Dan McCue
HHS Unveils Next Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity of Health Care Records

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93%... Read More

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93% increase in large breaches in the health care sector, with a 278% increase in large breaches involving ransomware, according to... Read More

2023-12-06 21:48:00
by Dan McCue
New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but... Read More

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but chronic and debilitating condition some people report experiencing after getting a COVID-19 vaccination. The paper, which was posted on the... Read More

2023-12-06 21:45:07
by Dan McCue
Greene Seeks to Reinstate Pilots Fired Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has introduced legislation in the House aimed at reinstating pilots who were fired... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has introduced legislation in the House aimed at reinstating pilots who were fired or forced to resign due to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. A companion bill is being sponsored in the Senate by Sen.... Read More

2023-12-06 21:28:10
by Dan McCue
Health Officials Remind Residents to Get Shots Ahead of Holidays

ALTOONA, Pa. — With Christmas and New Year’s gatherings just around the corner, health officials in Pennsylvania are encouraging state... Read More

ALTOONA, Pa. — With Christmas and New Year’s gatherings just around the corner, health officials in Pennsylvania are encouraging state residents to remain up to date on their vaccinations, particularly those intended to protect against COVID-19 and the flu. “Getting... Read More

2023-12-06 21:22:58
by Dan McCue
Abortion Legal Again in Wisconsin, State Plans Appeal

MADISON, Wisc. — A county circuit court judge in Wisconsin has ruled that the 1849 law on which the state... Read More

MADISON, Wisc. — A county circuit court judge in Wisconsin has ruled that the 1849 law on which the state bases its abortion prohibition does not actually apply to abortion at all. As a result, abortions are now once again... Read More

2023-12-06 19:12:13
by Dan McCue
McCarthy to Leave Congress at End of the Year

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ousted from that position just two months ago by hard-right members of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ousted from that position just two months ago by hard-right members of his own party, announced Wednesday that he will retire from Congress at the end of the month. “I have decided... Read More

2023-12-06 19:00:10
by Dan McCue
Antisemitism at US Universities Takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — The four students, each from an elite university, stood pensively beneath Gilbert Stuart’s iconic life-size portrait of George... Read More

WASHINGTON — The four students, each from an elite university, stood pensively beneath Gilbert Stuart’s iconic life-size portrait of George Washington, which hangs in the Rayburn room of the U.S. Capitol. Talia Khan, Bella Engberg, Eyal Yakoby and Jonathan Frieden... Read More

Patients of Color More Often Brace for Unfair Treatment in Health Care, Survey Finds

A trip to the doctor’s office comes with a bit of preparation for most, maybe even an internal pep talk... Read More

A trip to the doctor’s office comes with a bit of preparation for most, maybe even an internal pep talk to prepare for being told to get more exercise or calm a simmering fear of needles. But dressing well in... Read More

An Outdoor Recreation Economy for All

In Washington recently members of Congress heard testimony on a topic that, admittedly, is unlikely to dominate headlines as 2023... Read More

In Washington recently members of Congress heard testimony on a topic that, admittedly, is unlikely to dominate headlines as 2023 limps to a close. But the focus of the hearing — outdoor recreation — nonetheless has the power to transform... Read More

Google Ups Stakes in AI Race With Gemini, Technology Trained to Act More Like Humans

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in... Read More

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology’s potential promise and perils. The rollout will unfold in... Read More

Norman Lear, Producer of TV's 'All in the Family,' Has Died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the... Read More

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, has died. He... Read More

2023-12-05 23:00:19
by Dan McCue
Special Election to Replace George Santos Set for Feb. 13

ALBANY, N.Y. — The special election to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., will be held on Feb. 13,... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — The special election to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., will be held on Feb. 13, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday evening. As previously reported by The Well News, Santos was expelled from the... Read More

2023-12-05 21:59:26
by Dan McCue
Tuberville Drops Opposition to Almost All Military Promotions

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., announced Tuesday that he would drop his opposition to nearly all military promotions, a... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., announced Tuesday that he would drop his opposition to nearly all military promotions, a blockade he imposed to protest the Pentagon’s decision to ensure abortion access to service members. Tuberville had placed holds on... Read More

2023-12-05 21:27:54
by Tom Ramstack
Republicans Gather Evidence in Move Toward Biden Impeachment Inquiry

WASHINGTON — The House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Speaker Mike... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said during a briefing with reporters Tuesday morning, saying Republicans have “no choice” but to push ahead in... Read More

2023-12-05 21:18:05
by Dan McCue
McHenry, Speaker Pro Tem Through Crisis, Leaving House

WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., who served as speaker pro tempore during one of the most unique periods of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., who served as speaker pro tempore during one of the most unique periods of crisis in the history of the House of Representatives, said Tuesday that he will not seek reelection to the chamber... Read More

Arkansas Rules Cenk Uygur Won't Qualify for Democratic Presidential Primary

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas election officials on Monday said online news personality Cenk Uygur, who was born in... Read More

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas election officials on Monday said online news personality Cenk Uygur, who was born in Turkey, can't appear on the state's Democratic presidential primary ballot next year. The determination comes weeks after Uygur proclaimed that... Read More

Cause Sought of Explosion in Arlington, Virginia, Home as Police Tried to Serve Warrant

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Hours before a massive explosion destroyed a duplex and shook a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., a suspect... Read More

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Hours before a massive explosion destroyed a duplex and shook a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., a suspect inside his home fired a flare gun 30 to 40 times into the neighborhood, drawing a large police response, officials... Read More

2023-12-04 22:30:04
by Dan McCue
Justices Appear Divided Over Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday over a bankruptcy deal struck by Purdue Pharma that would immunize... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday over a bankruptcy deal struck by Purdue Pharma that would immunize the Sackler family, its one-time owners, from civil lawsuits for their role in the opioid crisis.  The closely watched case is... Read More

2023-12-04 22:23:14
by Dan McCue
Low-Income Communities Show ‘Remarkable’ Interest in Clean Energy Program

WASHINGTON — A clean energy program created under the auspices of the Inflation Reduction Act has proven to be incredibly... Read More

WASHINGTON — A clean energy program created under the auspices of the Inflation Reduction Act has proven to be incredibly popular with the low-income communities it was designed to serve, according to the federal departments administering it. All told, the... Read More

2023-12-04 22:20:58
by Tom Ramstack
Human Rights Group Sues to Protect African Child Laborers

WASHINGTON — A human rights advocacy group sued last week in Washington, D.C., against chocolate companies for their use of... Read More

WASHINGTON — A human rights advocacy group sued last week in Washington, D.C., against chocolate companies for their use of child labor on cocoa plantations in Africa. The lawsuit says companies like Mars, Mondelez and Cargill have been slow to... Read More

2023-12-04 22:14:53
by Jesse Zucker
Self-Care Tips for When You’re Sick

WASHINGTON — Welcome to December. ‘Tis the season for bundling up in cozy sweaters and sniffling all the way. While... Read More

WASHINGTON — Welcome to December. ‘Tis the season for bundling up in cozy sweaters and sniffling all the way. While there are things you can do to boost your immune system and avoid illness, sometimes catching a cold, the flu... Read More

2023-12-04 19:15:11
by Dan McCue
Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Oklahoma and New Mexico Nets More Than $22M

SANTA FE, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management announced a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering nine parcels... Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management announced a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering nine parcels in Oklahoma and New Mexico brought in $22,530,735. The sale, conducted on Nov. 30, covered a total of 553.59 acres.... Read More

2023-12-04 19:11:07
by Dan McCue
Administration Roles Out Plan to Cut 58M Tons of Methane Emissions by 2038

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Biden administration on Saturday announced its intention to curb methane emissions by some 58... Read More

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Biden administration on Saturday announced its intention to curb methane emissions by some 58 million tons by 2038. The new regulation, announced during the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, is being implemented as an... Read More

2023-12-04 19:08:20
by Jesse Zucker
How to Shovel Snow Without Getting Hurt

WASHINGTON — Waking up to a beautiful snowy day was fun when you were a kid. As an adult, it... Read More

WASHINGTON — Waking up to a beautiful snowy day was fun when you were a kid. As an adult, it means work. While the kids get to play, you’re responsible for shoveling your driveway or walkway, or digging your car... Read More

2023-12-04 19:07:36
by Dan McCue
ExxonMobil Chief Says Climate Effort Too Focused on Renewable Energy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The chief executive of the world’s largest oil and gas company believes global efforts to... Read More

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The chief executive of the world’s largest oil and gas company believes global efforts to curb the effects of climate change have focused too much on renewable energy, while neglecting hydrogen, carbon capture and other... Read More

2023-12-04 19:04:57
by Dan McCue
Former Ohio Utilities Chairman Indicted in Bribery Scandal

CINCINNATI — A federal grand jury has charged the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio with taking... Read More

CINCINNATI — A federal grand jury has charged the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio with taking $4.3 million in bribes from one of the nation's largest investor-owned utility companies. Sam Randazzo surrendered at the federal court... Read More

Former Career US Diplomat Charged with Spying for Cuban Intelligence for Decades

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a mole... Read More

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a mole for Cuba's intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department said Monday. Newly unsealed court papers allege that Manuel Rocha... Read More

2023-12-02 00:03:49
by Dan McCue
Santos Expelled From House in Lopsided Vote

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Friday, leaving the chamber’s Republican leadership... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Friday, leaving the chamber’s Republican leadership — all of whom voted in favor of the embattled congressman staying — with one fewer member in their already... Read More

Empty Cruise Ships Another Absurd Result of 1886 Maritime Law

Cruise ships sailing empty? It’s a recipe for financial loss, and cruise operators avoid it whenever possible. But it does... Read More

Cruise ships sailing empty? It’s a recipe for financial loss, and cruise operators avoid it whenever possible. But it does happen.  As reported by Newsweek, it happened in May, when Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas sailed without guests from Galveston, Texas, to... Read More

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