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Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions
Read full article: Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millionsA federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S. In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with the state of Texas and a group of business organizations that argued the Labor Department exceeded its authority when it finalized a rule earlier this year to significantly expand federal overtime eligibility for salaried workers.
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Read full article: Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spendAmericans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth.
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Read full article: New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliensA new report from the Pentagon has revealed hundreds of new reports of unidentified aircraft and aerial phenomena, but no indications of extraterrestrial life.
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Read full article: Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recountRepublicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-mandated recount.
Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
Read full article: Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructureThe Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure.
Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
Read full article: Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of CongressThe papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress.
US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevatedWholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure.
Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
Read full article: Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they canDemand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the judiciary, is set to bombard Capitol Hill with a message for the closing weeks of the 118th Congress: Do “whatever it takes” to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees as a second Donald Trump presidency looms.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
Read full article: Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI saysFederal authorities say an investigation into Chinese government hacking efforts has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign mounted by Beijing.
Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case
Read full article: Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents caseSpecial counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory.
US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
Read full article: US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained lowInflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021.
World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
Read full article: World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022Scientists can’t know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale warning signs.
Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's election
Read full article: Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's electionSecretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent meetings on Ukraine with NATO and European Union officials following last week’s U.S. presidential election and the return of Donald Trump to the White House in January.
Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress
Read full article: Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next CongressCongress has a short but important to-do list as lawmakers return to Washington this coming week for what is known as a lame-duck session.
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Read full article: Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty
Read full article: US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penaltyA defense official says the Defense Department will appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea agreements struck by the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants are valid.
Spanish phone giant Telefónica to pay $85M to resolve US probe of Venezuelan bribery scheme
Read full article: Spanish phone giant Telefónica to pay $85M to resolve US probe of Venezuelan bribery schemeSpain’s largest telecommunications operator will pay more than $85 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a scheme to bribe Venezuelan officials with a lavish Caribbean vacation and expensive watches.
Obama relatives settle racial bias dispute with private school in Milwaukee
Read full article: Obama relatives settle racial bias dispute with private school in MilwaukeeFormer first lady Michelle Obama's brother and his wife have settled a lawsuit they filed in 2022 alleging a private school in Milwaukee refused to reenroll their children after the couple raised concerns about racism.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Read full article: Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigationsRacist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
Read full article: GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majorityHouse Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House.
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Read full article: Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful ordersDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Read full article: Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the PredatorsAlex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing.
Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin
Read full article: Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy BaldwinThe Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin after it determined that Republican Eric Hovde wouldn’t be able to take the lead once the remaining untabulated ballots were counted.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Read full article: Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential winSpecial counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Pennsylvania for TrumpDonald Trump reclaimed Pennsylvania by improving his margins across the state, shaving Democratic President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in Philadelphia, expanding his own dominance in rural parts of the state and flipping key suburban counties to the GOP column.
Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters
Read full article: Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US votersThe nation’s federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.
Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election Day
Read full article: Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election DayThousands of women have rallied in the U.S. capital and elsewhere with abortion rights at the forefront of their demonstrations.
Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warships
Read full article: Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warshipsThe Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. presence in the region.
Army looking into shoving allegations involving the general who heads US Central Command
Read full article: Army looking into shoving allegations involving the general who heads US Central CommandU.S. officials say the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is looking into allegations that the four-star general who heads U.S. Central Command shoved a member of his air crew during a trip overseas.
FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'
Read full article: FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'U_S_ intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors."
IRS announces pension and retirement plan contribution adjustments for 2025
Read full article: IRS announces pension and retirement plan contribution adjustments for 2025The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024.
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
Read full article: US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North KoreaThe U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Read full article: Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%.
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Read full article: 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millionsAmericans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartel
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartelThe U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico.
About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Read full article: About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US saysThe Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.
Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll findsMost Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them.
Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million
Read full article: Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter millionThe Washington Post has lost at least a quarter million subscribers since announcing last Friday it would not endorse a candidate in the presidential race.
The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant panda
Read full article: The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant pandaPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.
US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 Islamic State militants
Read full article: US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 Islamic State militantsU.S. Central Command says the U.S. military has struck a number of Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing as many as 35 militants.
US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
Read full article: US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effortThe U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 398 firms across Russia, India, China, and more than a dozen other nations — accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aid its ability to evade sanctions.
Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stake
Read full article: Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stakeShares of Chewy slid close to 2% in overnight trading after a regulatory filing revealed that the meme stock trader known as Roaring Kitty had sold his stake in the online pet store.
About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor says
Read full article: About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor saysThe Clark County auditor in southwest Washington state says about 475 damaged ballots were retrieved from a ballot box that was burned early Monday.
Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
Read full article: Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a targetThe suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.
Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Read full article: Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technologyThe U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan
Read full article: Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground MichiganKamala Harris is trying to fire up younger voters in the battleground state of Michigan and urging them to vote early.
US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow.
Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents case
Read full article: Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents caseLawyers for former President Donald Trump have urged a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of the classified documents case against him.
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Read full article: AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaignChinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris.
Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened
Read full article: Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatenedThe red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
Read full article: IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reformsThe world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Read full article: UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for itBritain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.
Russia and Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in the US, intelligence officials warn
Read full article: Russia and Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in the US, intelligence officials warnIntelligence officials warn that Russia and Iran may encourage violent protests in the United States after next month's election.
Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weapon
Read full article: Ohio man charged with bringing massive 'Trump' sign to Capitol for rioters to use as a weaponAn Ohio man has been arrested on charges that he brought a massive “Trump” sign to the U.S. Capitol and joined other rioters in using it as a weapon against police officers during a mob attack.
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says
Read full article: Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official saysA senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia.
FBI says it's investigating unauthorized release of documents on Israel's possible attack plans
Read full article: FBI says it's investigating unauthorized release of documents on Israel's possible attack plansThe FBI says it's investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran.
Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed
Read full article: Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealedNew York magazine says the publication and star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi have decided jointly to “part ways."
WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement
Read full article: WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreementThe WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration.
Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
Read full article: Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factoryThe federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Monday with possible political significance as the new factory would be in the swing state of Michigan.
Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push
Read full article: Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final pushKamala Harris’ campaign and affiliated Democratic committees raised more than $359 million in September alone and about $633 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30.
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
Read full article: White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth controlPeople with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday.
The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
Read full article: The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plansThe United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1.
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
Read full article: Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economyIt’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace.
Gillespie County sheriff’s deputies say explosive devices, ammo, body armor found inside suspect’s U-Haul truck
Read full article: Gillespie County sheriff’s deputies say explosive devices, ammo, body armor found inside suspect’s U-Haul truckA Washington man is behind bars after they found explosive devices, ammunition and body armor inside a rented U-Haul truck, the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office said.
US presidential election looms over IMF and World Bank annual meetings
Read full article: US presidential election looms over IMF and World Bank annual meetingsGlobal finance leaders are facing a major uncertainty as they meet in Washington next week: Who will win the U.S. presidential election and shape the policies of the world’s biggest economy.
Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
Read full article: Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spikeAn Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said.