Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
A suspect is arrested in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect in the killing of David O'Connell, a Catholic bishop remembered as a peacemaker who worked in gang-plagued neighborhoods of South LA.
Millions who get SNAP food assistance are about to see a reduction in their benefits
Millions of Americans next month will see a decrease in federal food assistance. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that were boosted during the pandemic are going away.
Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine
President Biden made a historic visit to Ukraine's capital on Monday to mark almost a year since Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy during the visit.
Nkechi Okoro Carroll went from being an economist to overseeing 3 TV shows
How did a Federal Reserve economist become a showrunner leading three TV series on The CW and NBC? Nkechi Okoro Carroll credits a strong work ethic and lots of preparation.
How the U.S. may have popped the balloon on scientific education and research
President Biden says the aerial objects shot down over the U.S. may have been scientific balloons. Some researchers are concerned that the diplomatic fight over balloons could disrupt their work.
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Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive. Secretary of State Blinken is in Turkey to assess quake damage. GOP presidential hopefuls are popping up in Iowa ahead of 2024 elections.
President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.
When is the deadline for Congress to come up with a solution on the debt limit?
Experts are calculating when the deadline is for Congress to come up with a debt limit solution in order to keep the U.S. solvent and paying its bills.
Voters deciding Nigeria's political future worry about the lack of security
Insecurity in Nigeria is a key issue in this week's election, as kidnapping for ransom has become an epidemic. It's made cross-country travel dangerous and reshaped life for millions.
Jedi mastery was on full display in France, where lightsaber dueling is a sport
France hosted 60 Jedi apprentices in a lightsaber dueling championship over the weekend. Lightsaber dueling is recognized in France as an official sport.