National (US)

Interest in Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ Grows
The president-elect’s vision is drawing attention amid widespread concern over housing and middle-class prosperity.On the campaign trail‚ President-elect Donald J. Trump outlined many big plans‚ from…
12/13/2024 10:49
Amazon Will Donate $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration Fund‚ Live Stream on Prime Video
Announcement coincides with news that Meta will also contribute $1 million to the fund.Amazon said Thursday it will donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund and an additional…
12/13/2024 09:34
Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials Before Trump Takes Office
Massive steel segments intended for the Trump administration’s border wall are being auctioned off‚ sparking controversy as the president-elect vows to prioritize border security. By yourNEWS Media…
12/13/2024 08:59
Blinken talks with Turkey's top diplomat about Syrian rebels
ANKARA‚ TURKEY —  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began talks with Turkey's top diplomat Friday after reassurances that Ankara would never allow any let-up in the fight against rebels in…
12/13/2024 08:58
Biden Administration Directed Over $1 Billion Toward DEI Grants‚ Watchdog Report Reveals
New data highlights substantial federal funding for diversity‚ equity‚ and inclusion initiatives in education amid concerns over student achievement. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Department of Education…
12/13/2024 08:56
‘Ideology Over Ideas’: 74% of College Faculty Believe Academic Freedom Is Under Threat
Nearly three-quarters of college faculty feel academic freedom is at risk‚ citing self-censorship and ideological conflicts as primary concerns. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A new report from the Foundation…
12/13/2024 08:55
US charges ex-head of Syrian prison with torture
LOS ANGELES —  The former head of a notorious Syrian prison was charged Thursday in the United States with torturing opponents of the now-collapsed government of Bashar al-Assad‚ the Justice Department…
12/13/2024 05:46
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Could Return to New York on Governor’s Warrant
PHILADELPHIA—The suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO plans to fight extradition to New York to face murder charges‚ but officials hope to get him back with what’s called a governor’s…
12/13/2024 05:01
Police Say Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Wasn’t a Client of the Insurer
NEW YORK—The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence‚ a senior police official…
12/13/2024 04:59
McDonald’s Employee Who Called 911 in CEO’s Shooting Is Eligible for a Reward‚ but It Will Take Time
PHILADELPHIA—More than 400 tips were called into the New York Police Department’s Crime Stoppers tip line during the five-day search for a masked gunman who ambushed and fatally shot UnitedHealthcare…
12/13/2024 04:59
American imprisoned in Assad's Syria calls his release from prison a 'blessing'
DAMASCUS‚ SYRIA —  An American who disappeared seven months ago into former Syrian President Bashar Assad's notorious prison system said early Friday he was released by the "liberators" who arrived…
12/13/2024 04:21
China-Russia Arctic cooperation a US national security concern
LOS ANGELES —  The United States and its NATO allies are paying increased attention to military cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic‚ where the two countries have conducted joint…
12/13/2024 04:02
San Francisco names street for Associated Press Iwo Jima photographer
SAN FRANCISCO —  A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising the flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima — had a block in downtown…
12/13/2024 02:26
Trump offers support for dockworkers‚ says ports shouldn't install more automated systems
WASHINGTON —  President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports‚ saying that any further…
12/13/2024 02:14
Religion in Schools Makes a Comeback in Some States‚ Shunned in Others
In Pennsylvania public schools‚ employees can wear religious clothing‚ but the words “In God We Trust” are forbidden on walls‚ doors‚ and desks.Likewise‚ America’s motto and the Ten Commandments…
12/13/2024 02:08
Full List: Here’s Who Biden Just Pardoned
President Joe Biden pardoned 39 people on Dec. 12.President Joe Biden pardoned dozens of people on Dec. 12. All of the 39 individuals were convicted of nonviolent offenses‚ according to the White House.…
12/13/2024 02:03
2-Year-Old Allegedly Kills Mother in Accidental Shooting‚ Fresno Police Say
Her 2-year-old son apparently fired a gun owned by her boyfriend‚ police said.The fatal shooting of a young mother allegedly by her 2-year-old toddler appears to be accidental‚ Fresno Police Lt. Paul…
12/13/2024 02:02
US announces new arms aid package for Ukraine worth $500 million
WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration announced another package of weapons aid for Ukraine on Thursday‚ valued at $500 million‚ Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. White House…
12/13/2024 01:37
‘Just Another Weaponized Institution’: Ramaswamy‚ Musk Slam SEC Following Diversity Policy Reversal
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday after a federal court overturned a decision on diversity policy. The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
12/13/2024 01:09
Biden granted Chinese spies clemency‚ made no announcement
Joe Biden speaks on Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday‚ Aug. 19‚ 2024Media outlets across America were headlining Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday that he has granted…
12/13/2024 00:57