The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine.
The lawsuit alleges that Rudy Giuliani and an associate's actions are unlawful under California law, and it says Giuliani and the associate have refused to return Hunter Biden's data.
The nonprofit leader, an heir to a San Francisco business dynasty, formally declared his San Francisco mayoral campaign as the city struggles with drug and homelessness crises that have happened on incumbent Mayor London Breed’s watch.
NPR's A Martinez talks to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about programs — such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — which would be affected if the government shuts down.
The bipartisan infrastructure law granted federal firefighters a big pay bump. Amid a looming government shutdown, that wage increase will expire, leaving first responders unsure about their income.
Exclusive: Australia is seeking to strengthen ties with Indonesia, despite new reports of brutality by the military — including the torture and murder of civilians — in West Papua
The former clerk in Rowan County, Ky., was sued by two same-sex couples to whom she refused to grant marriage licenses, claiming it violated her religious beliefs. Her attorney says she will appeal.
The U.S. is set to sanction more than 150 Russian-supporting individuals and entities over the war in Ukraine, the departments of State and Treasury announced Thursday.
Hunter Biden is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in October 2018, according to the indictment filed in federal court in Delaware.
After eluding a manhunt for nearly two weeks, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, the Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning.
Final unofficial results showed a tight contest in the race in Derby, a city of 12,400 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of New York City.
In the coastal city of Derna, dams broke, sending a torrent of water that submerged whole neighborhoods. Rescue efforts are complicated by the fact that Libya is divided between rival governments.
The Colorado Republican said she was guilty of laughing and singing too loud. A report from the theater, citing four complaints from the audience, said she was also vaping and recording video.
It's not clear that seeking a more direct clash with the president will help the beleaguered speaker find the conservative votes he needs to fund the government.
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand trade and security ties, two days after their leaders and others attending a Group of 20 summit announced a new railways and port corridor deal that will link India, Middle East and Europe
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds (abcnews.go.com)
The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine.
On N.Y.'s Staten Island, anti-immigration protests intensify as migrants stream in (www.npr.org)
New York City has been housing migrants in makeshift shelters throughout the city. In some areas, it has led to protests and court challenges.
New York is breaking free of Airbnb's clutches. This is how the rest of the world can follow suit | Anna Minton (www.theguardian.com)
The company is calling it a ‘de facto’ ban – and it could reshape the housing market in residents’ favour, says author Anna Minton
North Korea to Expel U.S. Soldier Who Crossed Border in July (time.com)
North Korea said it will expel a U.S. soldier who entered the country after crossing the heavily armed border in July.
Top DOJ official warns of potential 'dangerous' shutdown impact on nation's cyber defenses (abcnews.go.com)
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the same regarding violent crime.
FBI warned prominent US Sikhs of threats after murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada (www.theguardian.com)
Revelation comes days after prime minister Justin Trudeau blamed the assassination of the Sikh activist on the Indian government
Supreme Court rejects Alabama GOP redistricting appeal, clearing way for Dem pickup (www.politico.com)
A federal court will choose a map that will likely result in an additional Black member of Congress.
The Biden administration is suing Amazon over its monopoly (www.vox.com)
The Federal Trade Commission, led by longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan, finally makes its move.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani for 'total annihilation' of digital privacy (www.npr.org)
The lawsuit alleges that Rudy Giuliani and an associate's actions are unlawful under California law, and it says Giuliani and the associate have refused to return Hunter Biden's data.
San Francisco Mayor Breed gets a major challenger. Inside Daniel Lurie’s plan to beat her. (www.politico.com)
The nonprofit leader, an heir to a San Francisco business dynasty, formally declared his San Francisco mayoral campaign as the city struggles with drug and homelessness crises that have happened on incumbent Mayor London Breed’s watch.
Biden joins striking auto workers on picket line (www.politico.com)
Biden’s choice to show solidarity with striking auto workers at a time of great promise and peril for the labor movement.
Agriculture secretary says government shutdown would impact department's programs (www.npr.org)
NPR's A Martinez talks to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about programs — such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — which would be affected if the government shuts down.
Newsom and DeSantis to debate in November (www.politico.com)
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity will moderate.
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect You (time.com)
It isn’t just federal workers who will feel the effects of a shutdown. Here's how a federal government shutdown will impact Americans.
Thousands of federal firefighters face a looming pay cut. How much is up to Congress (www.npr.org)
The bipartisan infrastructure law granted federal firefighters a big pay bump. Amid a looming government shutdown, that wage increase will expire, leaving first responders unsure about their income.
Can We Fix Carbon Offsets? (time.com)
Nature-based carbon offsets have taken a great deal of criticism. Kelly Kizzier of the Bezos Earth Fund responds.
South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area (www.bbc.com)
The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by Beijing in the South China Sea.
‘The kids had all been tortured’: Indonesian military accused of targeting children in West Papua (www.theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Australia is seeking to strengthen ties with Indonesia, despite new reports of brutality by the military — including the torture and murder of civilians — in West Papua
Bob Menendez: 'I will be exonerated' on fraud charges (www.bbc.com)
The Democratic senator from New Jersey says he will run for re-election in the face of federal charges.
Ukraine says it killed top Russian admiral in Crimea missile attack (www.politico.eu)
’34 officers died, including the commander of the Russian armed forces,’ Kyiv says.
Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body (abcnews.go.com)
For a history-making two months, a pig's kidney worked normally inside a brain-dead man
US launches $1bn tree-planting scheme to mitigate effects of climate crisis (www.theguardian.com)
Federal effort will focus on marginalized areas in all parts of country and aims to reduce extreme heat and benefit health
Judge delays trial for Trump, others in Georgia 2020 election prosecution (www.politico.com)
Two defendants are set for trial next month, but the former president and others charged are headed for separate trials later.
Who’s running to replace Mitt Romney? (www.politico.com)
Primary challengers had begun lining up even before Romney announced his retirement.
Kim Davis is ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple she denied marriage license (www.npr.org)
The former clerk in Rowan County, Ky., was sued by two same-sex couples to whom she refused to grant marriage licenses, claiming it violated her religious beliefs. Her attorney says she will appeal.
US to sanction 150 Russian-supporting entities over war in Ukraine (abcnews.go.com)
The U.S. is set to sanction more than 150 Russian-supporting individuals and entities over the war in Ukraine, the departments of State and Treasury announced Thursday.
Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt (www.theguardian.com)
Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy
Hunter Biden Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges (time.com)
Hunter Biden is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in October 2018, according to the indictment filed in federal court in Delaware.
Danelo Cavalcante has now been captured, Pennsylvania police say (www.npr.org)
After eluding a manhunt for nearly two weeks, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, the Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning.
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine (time.com)
The CDC recommends most people should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, especially as hospitalizations from infections increase.
Vietnam: 56 people dead after fire at nine-floor apartment building (www.theguardian.com)
About 70 people have been rescued, according to Hanoi authorities, with nearly 40 injured
GOP mayoral primary involving Connecticut alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot headed for recount (www.politico.com)
Final unofficial results showed a tight contest in the race in Derby, a city of 12,400 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of New York City.
More than 5,000 have been found dead after Libya floods (www.npr.org)
In the coastal city of Derna, dams broke, sending a torrent of water that submerged whole neighborhoods. Rescue efforts are complicated by the fact that Libya is divided between rival governments.
EU risks trade war with China over electric vehicles (www.politico.eu)
Anti-subsidy probe puts the EU on course for a battery battle with Beijing.
Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of 'Beetlejuice' over reports of rude behavior (www.npr.org)
The Colorado Republican said she was guilty of laughing and singing too loud. A report from the theater, citing four complaints from the audience, said she was also vaping and recording video.
Morocco earthquake: hope fades of finding survivors in rubble (www.theguardian.com)
Complicated rescue effort continues as questions remain about king and government’s response
McCarthy gambles on Biden impeachment probe as shutdown looms (www.politico.com)
It's not clear that seeking a more direct clash with the president will help the beleaguered speaker find the conservative votes he needs to fund the government.
Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as pandemic benefits ended (abcnews.go.com)
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising
UK coroner warns of cosmetic surgery abroad after woman dies in Turkey (www.theguardian.com)
Melissa Kerr died in Istanbul hospital after injected fat entered a vein during Brazilian butt lift procedure
Putin on Trump: Criminal charges are politically motivated (www.politico.eu)
Russian president also praises Elon Musk as ‘an outstanding person.’
MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm (www.bbc.com)
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels.
Kim Jong Un crosses Russian border for talks with Putin (www.bbc.com)
The two leaders could meet at the Vostochny space centre in Russia's far east, according to reports.
US to argue Google abused power to monopolize internet search as antitrust trial begins (www.theguardian.com)
Outcome could reshape how public accesses and interacts with the internet, or embolden Google to pursue tighter grip on the market
Chile marks military coup as divisions continue (www.bbc.com)
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.
China’s Gen Z Spend More on Leisure and Travel Despite Low Employment (time.com)
Rather than pulling back on spending due to China’s gloomy economic backdrop, Gen Z consumers are instead re-evaluating their priorities.
U.S. Says Outreach to Vietnam Is for Global Stability (time.com)
President Joe Biden said his visit to Vietnam was to build U.S. relationships throughout Asia and was "not about containing China.”
Morocco earthquake: Why authorities accept only limited international help (www.bbc.com)
Only four countries so far have been allowed to send teams to the quake-hit region.
India, Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit (abcnews.go.com)
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand trade and security ties, two days after their leaders and others attending a Group of 20 summit announced a new railways and port corridor deal that will link India, Middle East and Europe