G7 finance ministers tackle global economic challenges as Yellen seeks to reassure on debt standoff
The financial leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are meeting in Japan as a standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling looms as one of the biggest potential threats to the global economy
2023-05-11 11:15
Trump plays down consequences of a US default: 'Could be maybe nothing'
By Tim Reid Republican former President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the severity of a potential U.S.
2023-05-11 10:45
New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling
The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry
2023-05-11 07:52
Debt ceiling battle delays sweeping annual defense policy bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON U.S. congressional leaders on Wednesday put off debate on the National Defense Authorization Act,
2023-05-11 06:51
Disney cuts streaming losses, resurgent parks boost results
By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES Walt Disney Co reduced losses in its streaming media unit
2023-05-11 04:17
What to know about the charges against George Santos and what happens next
Rep. George Santos has been charged in a federal criminal probe that -- from a legal standpoint -- won't affect his status as a member of Congress but will ensnare him in a potentially yearslong court process that could result in a sentence of several years in prison.
2023-05-11 04:16
Elon Musk's tweets about Texas mall gunman spread misleading claims, question shooter's background
Misleading claims about the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area shopping center are swirling on Twitter, thanks in part to the platform's owner, Elon Musk
2023-05-11 02:57
George Santos: Congressman pleads not guilty to fraud charges
He is accused of laundering funds, lying to Congress and illegally receiving unemployment benefits.
2023-05-11 02:49
Tributes pour in for AFP journalist killed in Ukraine
Colleagues of Arman Soldin, the Agence France-Presse journalist slain Tuesday in Ukraine, have gathered solemnly at the press agency’s Paris headquarters Wednesday to remember him
2023-05-11 02:23
U.S. government posts $176 billion April surplus as revenues shrink
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. government reported a $176 billion surplus in April as revenues fell sharply
2023-05-11 02:18
FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription
2023-05-11 01:28
Biden to poke Republicans on debt ceiling in New York, raise funds for reelection
By Nandita Bose VALHALLA, N.Y. (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden planned to challenge Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to move quickly
2023-05-11 01:23