To get around Republican obstruction, President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Democrats are considering a change to the Senate’s filibuster rules in order to quickly approve lifting the nation’s debt limit and avoid what would be a devastating credit de…
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Jaguars owner reprimands Meyer for ‘inexcusable’ behavior
Urban Meyer’s NFL venture always had the chance to be a complete debacle.
Why this dinosaur species, unearthed at Valley of Fire, was publicized 13 years later
Tens of millions of years ago, dinosaurs, including a small, zippy plant-eater that resembled a massive scaly green chicken, roamed the area that is now Southern Nevada. It was Nevadadromeus schmitti, the first …
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis.
What the stalemate on Capitol Hill means for your drug prices
As President Joe Biden’s government overhaul stalls in Congress, tensions are mounting over what changes — if any — could come for Americans at the pharmacy counter.
Biden eager to get out of D.C., push benefits of spending plan
President Joe Biden is shifting strategy to sell his ambitious social spending plans by traveling outside Washington and courting Democrats who have complained they felt left out of the process.
Rittenhouse due in court for likely final motions hearing
A judge was expected Tuesday to consider remaining motions in the case of an Illinois man accused of shooting three people during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin last year, setting the final ground rules before a trial begins next month.
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
International tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled migrants and students given higher priority, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike
Film and television production in North America is in jeopardy of coming to a standstill after its behind-the-scenes workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike for the first time in its 128-year history.
Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney fans after dad’s removal
Britney Spears thanked fans who have called for years to #FreeBritney for major changes in the conservatorship that has long controlled her life and money.