If measured by the number of bills signed into law, the 118th Congress was by far the most unproductive since at least the 1980s, according to data from public affairs firm Quorum. read more
Lawmakers from Social Democrats and Greens criticise media group Axel Springer over publication of opinion piece read more
On the 911 call, Nick Flannery's voice was frantic as he tried to revive his infant son. "Come on, buddy," he pleaded with the 2-month-old, who had gone limp. "Come on, buddy. Breathe."
Nick, who was on paternity leave from his IT job, had been caring for his two boys while his wife, Felecia, was at a doctor's appointment. Not long before he called 911, on Sept. 7, 2023, his baby, Arlo, vomited while being given a bottle. Nick, who was cradling him, turned him over to ensure that he did not choke, then changed him into fresh clothes and put him in his bouncy seat. Suddenly, Arlo's eyes rolled back and his body stiffened. Then he went still. read more
A judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as part of a inquiry into whether she has engaged in misconduct ... read more
The only man to lead both the FBI and CIA spoke out against Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, two of President-elect Trump's top intelligence picks, saying both positions require "complete independence from political influence." read more
Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. read more
After a debut hit, many bands often find their follow-up album panned: further evidence of the curse of the "sophomore slump," critics say. read more
Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, the Carter Center said. He was 100. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," said Chip Carter, the former president's son. read more
Some Republican allies of House Speaker Mike Johnson are urging President-elect Donald Trump to publicly reaffirm support for him to avoid a lengthy battle to replace him that could delay the certification of Trump's election victory in January. read more
Fort Worth is now the fourth-largest city in Texas, according to new estimates from the Texas Demographic Center. Fort Worth passed Austin to take the fourth spot behind Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. read more
His business choices were diverse and prolific: He founded HBO, bought Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks, and took over a Long Island newspaper. read more
President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea on Sunday that the U.S. should buy the Arctic island of Greenland because of its strategic importance to the U.S. and NATO. While Greenland is currently not for sale, the U.S. has purchased land and territories from other countries in the past. read more
Ukraine has sent 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria as humanitarian aid, seeking to build ties with the nation after the ouster of its Russian-backed government. read more
Joyce Vance: It's no wonder that Project 2025 calls for putting an end to the Department of Education. Trump's electoral success depended on so-called low-information voters ... read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that while the risk of human to human transmission remains low, experts and officials must be aware of the risk that mutations in the virus could rapidly change that picture. read more
At least 85 people have died in a plane crash in South Korea, according to local fire and rescue officials. read more
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