DOJ sues Alabama over violent prison conditions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Alabama over conditions in the state prisons, saying the state ...
Developing nations are first in line for China’s Covid vaccines. Analysts question Beijing’s intent
Chinese President Xi Jinping learns about the progress on scientific research on a coronavirus vaccine and antibody during his visit ...
Sen. Joe Manchin says Covid bi-partisan relief plan is an emergency package, ‘not a do-all, end-all’
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are trying to broker a $908 billion stimulus ...
SpaceX launch Starship prototype on spectacular test flight
A full-scale prototype of of SpaceX's futuristic Starship rocket blasted off from south Texas Wednesday in the program's most ambitious ...
Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller US cities
MISSION, Kan. -- Arguments over mask requirements and other restrictions have turned ugly in recent days as the deadly coronavirus ...
General Electric agrees to pay $200 million SEC fine for misleading investors
Larry Culp, CEO, General ElectricScott Mlyn | CNBCThe Securities and Exchange Commission has fined General Electric $200 million to settle ...
Trend shows home price growth at record high, rising at fastest pace since early 2000s
Housing is doing something it hasn't done since the bubble.According to economic forecaster Lakshman Achuthan, home prices across the country ...
Just 27 of 249 Republicans in Congress acknowledge Biden’s victory
Just 27 of the 249 Republicans in the House and Senate publicly acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump, ...
Time running out for Congress to pass coronavirus relief before aid expires
With just nine days to go until the Senate adjourns until 2021, time is running out for more pandemic aid ...
Alleged trafficking victim wants to drop her lawsuit, Ghislaine Maxwell objects
Farmer, 41, has publicly identified herself as "Victim 2" in the criminal case. December 9, 2020, 10:17 PM• 6 min ...
SpaceX’s prototype Starship rocket reaches highest altitude yet but lands explosively on return attempt
SpaceX launched its latest prototype rocket on a flight to about 40,000 feet altitude on Wednesday, a test which appeared ...
Advocates fight to stop the ninth federal execution of 2020
Criminal justice advocates, celebrities, and jurors involved in a 1999 murder case are calling on the Trump administration to halt ...
