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The solar energy industry is in a frenzy, and projects are coming to a halt, after the Biden administration launched an investigation that some...

People familiar with the investigation said on Wednesday that federal prosecutors have significantly broadened their Jan. 6 investigation to look into the possible culpability...

The federal government spent $660 billion more than it collected in tax revenue this March, the Department of Treasury said Monday, as the Biden...

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., declared herself the winner of her congressional race on Thursday, despite the fact that the election is still too close...

When news broke in July that a 10-year-old rape victim had been forced to travel to Indiana for an abortion due to Ohio's six-week...

Criminal statutes cited by the Justice Department in the search of Donald Trump's Florida estate for mishandled documents are rarely prosecuted, according to legal...

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration will prohibit Russian oil, natural gas, and coal imports into the United States in response...

A large study conducted in the United States to determine whether vaccination protects against long-term covid found only a minor protective effect: Vaccination appeared...

With the U.S. pause of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine stretched into a second week, authorities are weighing whether to resume the shots the...

Nearly three weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration is still determining the most effective way to get military aid into the...

For the third straight week the United States has seen a drop in coronavirus infections, marking a significant improvement from prior months. Nevertheless, the US...

According to newly released confidential filings submitted by his accountants to the hotel's landlord, the General Services Administration, former President Donald Trump's luxury hotel...

Russian military flights around Alaska are taxing the US units that respond to them, but they are handling the strain well, according to the...

The Biden administration announced plans on Tuesday to implement some of the nation's toughest regulations against methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, as...

President Biden plans to sign an executive order aimed at addressing the global semiconductor chip shortage which has forced U.S. automakers and other manufacturers...

A cosmonaut, a Japanese billionaire, and his assistant rocketed into orbit Wednesday on their way to the International Space Station for a 12-day visit...

Following the shocking leak last week of a draft Supreme Court opinion indicating the court's conservative majority may soon overturn Roe v. Wade, Senate...

Hundreds of Afghans gathered outside a passport office in Kabul on Wednesday, a day after Taliban officials announced that the country would resume issuing...

Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg chastised Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Cornyn (R-TX), as well as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), for their...

On Wednesday, U.S. health officials announced plans to give COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans in order to strengthen their immunity in the face...

"No Mandate Monday" may be making its way to a school near you. Some students and teachers at a California high school took part in...

Back-to-back world leader summits in Europe begin this weekend, with the goal of rallying Western nations behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion...

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Tuesday against what they claim are Taliban orders for citizens to leave their homes on the...

The Taliban's lightning-fast advance into more territory in Afghanistan is causing concern from Russia to China, as US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw...

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the State of New York have issued warnings to hospitals about giving vaccines to elderly people before they finish fully...

Inflation rose again in June, thanks to persistent increases in gas, food, and rent prices, setting a new 40-year high and likely cementing the...

California, which is bracing for the year's longest and most intense heat wave, faces the risk of its power grid being pushed beyond capacity,...

Stories about Black History Month frequently center on well-known professional athletes or entertainers. Today, we even the score by shining a light on six...

The Justice Department will ask the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, despite...

How much should CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies pay in damages to two Ohio counties to help them deal with the opioid crisis? That is...

In one of the worst droughts in history, illegal marijuana growers are taking uncontrolled amounts of water across the western United States, leaving little...

They are some of the top athletes in the world in their respective sports – elite in their training, meticulous in the preparation, the best...

Republican Robin Vos, Wisconsin's longest-serving Assembly speaker, has presided over efforts to restrict abortions, weaken unions, expand gun rights, and oppose COVID-19 mandates. Despite...

Sarah Palin's positive coronavirus tests have forced the postponement of a civil trial scheduled to begin Monday over her defamation claims against The New...

Small businesses are at risk due to a tax loophole claim made by Zelle. The third-party payment processor claims that they are exempt from the...

Next month in Budapest, America's most prominent conservative gathering, founded on ideals of personal liberty and limited government, will honor a European leader accused...

According to a coalition of immigrant groups, a Fairfax County policy aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from deportation is not being implemented aggressively enough....

On Sunday, a state-run media outlet in China warned of "severe" military and economic repercussions for Taiwan if Washington allows the self-ruled island to...

On Monday morning, Louisville Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg was at his campaign headquarters preparing for a meeting when a bullet grazed his sweater. "A...

Consider the observer effect. Scientists studying microplastic contamination in remote Antarctica discovered that a significant amount originated on their own ship. Experts from the University...

The Kremlin admitted Tuesday that there had been a "mix-up" in its response to the US over the Ukraine crisis, as diplomatic efforts to...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on Saturday that the lower chamber is "hard at work" to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill as well...

If it's Monday, President Biden says he'll meet with Putin "in principle" if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine. The United States warns that Russia has...

5 p.m. is canine happy hour in the park near Duboce Triangle in San Francisco. About 40 dogs run around chasing balls and wrestling...

NATO's rapid reaction force will be nearly eightfold increased to 300,000 troops as part of its response to a "era of strategic competition," according...

The simple act of dehumanizing someone or someone has given permission to some of the darkest instincts in politics. When you forget they're someone's...

When they enter the gun store this holiday season, Oregonians looking to buy a firearm are in for a big surprise. When a new...

Floodwaters raced down streets and engulfed lawns along Florida's southwest coast Wednesday, courtesy of historic Hurricane Michael. Ian roared closer to the expected landfall...

Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve's regulatory work, told US lawmakers on Thursday that she believes banks require...

Komal Sahi was at home on the night of April 15, 2021, when news of a shooting at the FedEx ground operations facility in...

The Democratic Party has been tearing itself apart over whether to spend $3.5 trillion, $2 trillion, or even $1.5 trillion on its latest reconciliation...

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are on the line for a suburban Iowa school district on Friday if enraged parents carry out a plan...

They describe her as desperate, scared, and frequently broke. Some have been victims of rape or domestic violence. Others are new mothers who are...

Grannies congregate in China's public parks and squares in the early hours of the morning or late in the afternoon. The gangs, mostly made up...

What could possibly be superior to a single, extensive high-speed rail network? Three or four that are in competition with one another appear to...

In comparison to the rigors of licensing in other countries, getting a driver's license in the United States is simple for teenagers. However, a...

Nissan announced plans Thursday for a massive battery gigafactory in northeastern England, where it will produce a new electric vehicle as companies and governments...

The European Union's parliament was in disarray on Tuesday as lawmakers' careers were jeopardized by a corruption and bribery scandal, and Qatari officials were...

Many observers predicted that Russia's air force would annihilate Ukraine's forces in the early days of the Kremlin's invasion. Ukraine's military would be completely...

There is reason to believe that the second ‘required’ dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not quite necessary yet. Since Pfizer only has...

Levi O'Rourke knew she was special the moment he heard his future wife's voice over the phone. "I couldn't believe what I just heard," said...

Life couldn't have been better for the New York Yankees when they awoke in the Bay Area on August 28. They'd just won their...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) announced plans to build new factories in the United States and Japan on Thursday, capitalizing on a pandemic-driven...

Rep. Matt Rosendale is introducing legislation on Wednesday that would force President Biden to reverse his moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal...

New allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against former Missouri governor Eric Greitens have prompted all of his primary opponents to call for him to...

For families who are struggling financially, budgeting can be a chore. It can be especially frustrating because even when you have everything planned and...

The US Commerce Department blacklisted Israeli firms NSO Group and Candiru on Wednesday, accusing them of providing spyware to foreign governments who "maliciously targeted"...

The Supreme Court denied Kelli Ward, the chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, a request to block a subpoena from a House panel investigating...

A decision about whether to resume administering the Johnson& Johnson Covid-19 vaccine should come this Friday, when an expert panel that is advising the Centers for...

Pfizer reported that earnings and sales more than doubled in the most recent quarter, and it raised its full-year outlook, owing largely to its...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States reduced the recommended time for people to isolate after testing positive for Covid-19...

The Rover “Perseverance” is expected to land on Mars on Thursday. This has been the riskiest step towards the legendary quest to bring back...

The stock trading app, Robinhood, has decided to run a Super Bowl ad despite the recent “GameStop mania” fiasco. The 30-second advertisement will air on...

Former football star Herschel Walker, a first-time candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, appears to be lagging behind other Republicans in Georgia. Walker, a sports legend,...

Tesla's Chinese sales last month were significantly lower than expected. Although Tesla does not report monthly sales or regional revenue, the China Passenger Car...

A new variant of the coronavirus responsible for Covid-19 has been identified in Botswana and South Africa, where it has been linked to a...

Concerns have been raised across Europe about a recent buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine's border. The fear is that Russian President Vladimir Putin...

A transgender South Korean soldier who was forcibly discharged from the army after gender-reassignment surgery has been found dead, police said, prompting anger Thursday...

With less than three months until the November 8 elections, Democrats appear poised to flip several governorships. Democrats currently hold governorships in 22 states, while...

Extensive unemployment benefits that have kept millions of Americans afloat during the pandemic expired on Monday, resulting in a sudden cutoff of assistance to...