Late Friday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., released a statement expressing dismay that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had once again delayed a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and accusing a “far left faction” of endangering President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., on Saturday tore into Democratic leadership over what she described as an "inexcusable" failure to hold a vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill -- a move she said betrays the trust of the American people. "The failure of the

WASHINGTON — The Senate met briefly on Saturday to send a bill to President Biden reviving key transportation programs that had lapsed two days earlier and bringing back nearly 4,000 furloughed workers. The rare weekend session was necessary because Congress

A pair of moderate House Democrats called out Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Friday night after President Biden made clear his $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill would not proceed until party members reach an agreement on a larger social spending

Joshua Roberts via Getty Images Biden speaks to the media as he departs for Wilmington, Delaware. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul

Holdout Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Saturday slammed House Democrats’ decision to delay a vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, calling it “inexcusable” and a “stunt” by progressives. “Over the course of this year, Democratic leaders have

(CNN) Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema strongly rebuked the House of Representatives' lack of a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in a statement Saturday, calling the delay "inexcusable and deeply disappointing for communities across our country." Sinema's

President Joe Biden on Friday tried to unite Democrats behind his agenda in Congress as party infighting stalled his dramatic spending proposals from advancing. The president spoke briefly to reporters after traveling to Capitol Hill and meeting with House

DOT furloughs 3,700 workers after House fails to vote on infrastructure bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP The Department of Transportation says 3,700 of its employees have been temporarily furloughed, after the House of

The Senate passed a stop-gap transportation bill Saturday that will put almost 4,000 workers back on the job. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill, which overwhelmingly passed the House 365-51 on Friday after a lapse in the transportation budget

The Women’s March organization has informed protesters joining its Washington, DC, “Rally for Abortion Justice” Saturday not to bring “coat-hanger imagery” or wear Handmaid’s Tale costumes for fear of the narratives now attached to these items. Coat-hangers

Women's march targets US court on abortion rights The first Women's March of the Biden administration, part of nationwide protests that drew thousands to Washington and other cities on Saturday to demand continued access to abortion. (Oct. 2)

The annual Women's March on Saturday returns to Washington, D.C., and other major cities across the country with a focus on "abortion access for all." It will be the first Women's March since President Biden took office, and speakers are expected to discuss

Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Protesters take part in the Women's March and Rally for Abortion Justice in Los Angeles, California, on October 2. In pictures: Women march for abortion rights Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Protesters take part in the

Thousands of abortion-rights supporters gathered in hundreds of rallies nationwide Saturday for the first Women’s March demonstrations since President Trump left office. More than 650 separate events were planned as part of the Rally for Abortion Justice,

The future of abortion rights is in the hands of a conservative Supreme Court that's beginning a new term on Monday WASHINGTON -- The future of abortion rights is in the hands of a conservative Supreme Court that is beginning a new term Monday that also includes

WASHINGTON (AP) – The first Women’s March of the Biden administration heads straight for the steps of the Supreme Court on Saturday, part of nationwide protests demanding continued access to abortion in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put

5th Women's March focuses on reproductive rights after new Texas abortion law Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP Thousands of rally-goers in hundreds of cities across the country are gathering Saturday for the 5th Women's

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Abortion organizations and many in the media recently recognized and even celebrated “International Safe Abortion Day.” But, in doing so, they overlooked

An attorney for the Department of Justice on Friday slammed the “terrifying” and “subversive” new Texas abortion law for empowering “vigilante bounty hunters” to shred women’s constitutional rights. Such an enforcement “ploy,” designed to dodge judicial review,

The United States reached another grim milestone on Friday, as the confirmed coronavirus death toll topped 700,000, just over a year and a half into the pandemic, and despite the wide availability of vaccines. The milestone, according to data from Johns Hopkins

US fatalities from COVID-19 surpassed 700,000 on Friday, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University, a toll roughly equivalent to the population of the nation's capital Washington. The grim threshold comes with an average of well over 1,000 dying each

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The United States reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone Friday, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief. It took 3½

FILE PHOTO: Grave diggers bury a man who, according to his son, died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as Senegal records more COVID-19 deaths, at the Christian Saint-Lazare Cemetery in Dakar, Senegal August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra FILE PHOTO:

Two studies this week added to a growing body of research that has found lingering COVID-19 symptoms to be common, especially among patients with severe cases. Among 270,000 people recovering from COVID-19 that researchers studied, 37% still had at least one

President Biden begged vaccine-reluctant Americans to roll up their sleeves for COVID shots Saturday as he marked what he called a “painful milestone”: the 700,000th death associated with the coronavirus pandemic. “We must not become numb to the sorrow,” Biden

(CNN) Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced on Friday early result that indicate their experimental oral antiviral drug molnupiravir might halve the risk of death or hospitalization from Covid-19 . In a news release, the company said 7.3% of 385 patients

MINNEAPOLIS — The United States reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone Friday, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief. It took 3 ½ months

Merck on Friday announced that its new pill to treat Covid-19 reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by about 50 percent. Merck plans to seek emergency authorization for the antiviral pills to be used in the United States. Here’s what you need to know. Who

FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks cross a street outside a shopping mall, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 6, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks cross a street

(CNN) During her five years working in various roles as a senior aide to Donald and Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham had perhaps the most intimate vantage point of their time in the White House. Grisham outlines those takeaways in detail in her upcoming memoir,

75 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will take a vacation weekend at his home in Delaware after failing to accomplish anything this week. President Biden’s Itinerary for 10/2/21: All Times EDT 9 AM Depart the White

“Obnoxious know-it-alls” Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner hijacked the nation’s first major response to the COVID-19 pandemic last year just as deaths from the disease were escalating — and botched it, former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham

Former President Trump has asked a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, arguing the company improperly suspended him after receiving pressure from members of Congress. Twitter “exercises a degree of power and control over political

(CNN) Former President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow an election review bill to move forward in a state he won in 2020 -- as Trump continues his election fraud crusade nearly a year after losing the White House. In

Former U.S. President Donald Trump asked a federal judge in Florida on Friday to ask Twitter to restore his account, which the company removed in January citing a risk of incitement of violence. Trump filed a request for preliminary injunction against Twitter

(CNN) Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to restore his Twitter account, according to a court document filed Friday. "Defendant exercises a degree of power and control over political discourse in this country that is immeasurable, historically

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Perry, Georgia, U.S. September 25, 2021. REUTERS/Dustin Chambers/Files Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Perry, Georgia, U.S. September 25, 2021. REUTERS/Dustin Chambers/Files October

NEW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol. Trump’s attorneys on Friday filed a motion

Former President Trump teased Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could run for his seat. He also gloated over Congressional Dems’ budget disarray in the same Friday email to supporters. “Next up, AOC running against Chuck

A body believed to be that of missing Florida college student Miya Marcano has been found, authorities said Saturday. Marcano, 19, was last seen on Sept. 24 after she disappeared from the Arden Villas Luxury Apartments in Orlando. During a search of an apartment

MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of a missing Florida college student who disappeared a week ago. A maintenance worker who entered her apartment unauthorized the day she disappeared and later killed himself is the prime suspect. Orange

(CNN) Authorities in Florida have discovered a body believed to be missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said in a news conference Saturday. Detectives have notified Marcano's family, Mina said, but authorities are still waiting

Police in Orange County, Florida announced during a press conference that they believe they have found a body believed to be that of missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano. "A body believed to be Miya Marcano has been discovered," the Orange County Sheriff's office

FBI joins the search for missing Florida college student Miya Marcano Enlarge this image toggle caption Orange County Sheriff's Office/AP Orange County Sheriff's Office/AP The FBI has announced it is assisting the Orange County, Fla., Sheriff's Office in

A body believed to be missing 19-year-old college student Miya Marcano was found near an Orlando, Florida, apartment complex Saturday morning, authorities said. Authorities are waiting for an official identification to be made by the medical examiner, but

A body discovered in a wooded area near an apartment complex in Orlando is 19-year-old college student Miya Marcano, who went missing more than a week ago, Orange County's sheriff said Saturday. A medical examiner has not yet confirmed the identity. After

Police in Orange County, Florida, announced Saturday that they believe they have found the body of missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano. "A body believed to be Miya Marcano has been discovered," the Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted on Saturday, along with

A body believed to be Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student who was reported missing last month, was found in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, the authorities said. Ms. Marcano had been missing since Sept. 24, when she was last seen in a red shirt and jeans

The college student was last seen Sept. 24. A body believed to be 19-year-old college student Miya Marcano, who has been missing for just over a week, was discovered Saturday morning, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced. Authorities searched around

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group E - FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - September 14, 2021 FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v AC Milan - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - September 19, 2021 Juventus' Paulo Dybala in action REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v AC Milan - Allianz Stadium,

(CNN) The search for Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito , is heading into another week and authorities seem no closer to finding him. Petito's manner death was ruled a homicide. The search is continuing as investigators try to piece together what

In her first-ever tweet, Gabby Petito’s mother demanded that Brian Laundrie do the right thing. “Mama bear is getting angry!” Nichole Schmidt wrote. “Turn yourself in!” She gave a shout out to her ex-husband and Gabby’s father in the post, adding “@josephpetito

Brian Laundrie’s attorney confirmed recently his sister saw him two times once he returned to his Florida home without Gabby Petito, NBC 2 reported Saturday. “Cassie Laundrie saw her brother on Sept. 1 when he stopped by her home, according to Brian’s attorney,

When Gabby Petito went missing and news broke that her fiancé Brian Laundrie had driven across the country without her in her van, people across the country tuned in for updates on her possible whereabouts. Then the FBI uncovered her remains at a Wyoming campsite

Gabby Petito’s grieving father posted a tribute to his slain daughter online Saturday morning, stating, “She is already saving lives.” “So many stories being sent to us about relationships being left with proper planning for safety, and people are being found

Dog the Bounty Hunter may be sniffing in the right place, a Florida search and rescue expert says. Michael Hadsell, president of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, was among the searchers who joined the former reality star’s hunt for fugitive Brian Laundrie

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski played for the New England Patriots together for nine years, winning three Super Bowls over that span and eventually reuniting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One of the two will not be playing when the Buccaneers go to Foxborough

(CNN) A day before Tom Brady's much-hyped return to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a visitor, the 44-year-old Tampa Bay quarterback added to the hype. Brady, who spent 20 years and won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, posted an animated

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is treating Sunday night’s matchup with the New England Patriots just like any other game, despite it being one of the most-anticipated regular-season games in NFL history. Arians said he recognizes the significance

There’s more on the line for Tom Brady on Sunday than just bragging rights over Bill Belichick when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New England Patriots in Foxborough. Brady is chasing a few milestones as he looks to beat his former team in his first-ever

Tom Brady on Saturday posted an epic video highlighting his career more than 24 hours before he returns to Foxborough to play the New England Patriots. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar tweeted the video with a one-word message: "Homecoming." CLICK HERE

Julian Edelman appears to be having a tough time about who he’s supporting this week and offered some betting advice to his followers if they were feeling the same way. The retired receiver, who won Super Bowls with Tom Brady in New England, posted a video

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte attends the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit in Singapore, November 15, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte attends the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines said on Saturday that he would retire rather than pursue the vice presidency next year, in a surprise reversal of a plan meant to keep him in national politics after his presidential term ends. The Philippine

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in next year’s elections when his term ends, avoiding a legal battle with opponents who question such

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is backing out of an announced plan to run for vice president in next year’s elections and will retire from politics after his term ends MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in next year’s elections when his term ends, paving the way for his politician daughter to make a possible bid for the top

(CNN) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday he would retire rather than run for vice president next year, in a surprise move that sparked speculation over his political future, according to the Philippines News Agency (PNA). Duterte, 76, is

Gary Sánchez and Rougned Odor both struck out with two runners on to blunt a ninth-inning rally and the New York Yankees’ lead atop the AL wild-card race got even tighter with a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. The Yankees’ edge fell to one

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 47th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays pushed their AL wild-card chase to the final day of the regular season by thumping the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 Saturday. The Blue Jays launched five homers while Alek Manoah allowed one hit

Steven Matz pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight decision, Danny Jansen homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 Friday night. "It’s exciting," Matz said.

Staggered down the stretch in their push for a postseason spot, the Boston Red Sox used two mighty punches to gain ground in the AL playoff chase. Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec hit back-to-back homers during a four-run sixth inning and the Red Sox beat the

Brandon Lowe hit three home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to a 12-2 blowout of the Yankees on Saturday that prevented New York from clinching a playoff spot. With a chance to pitch his team into the postseason, Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery instead

Prince Phillip and Prince Edward flank, Queen Elizabeth II as she acknowledges cheers of crowd gathered on June 13, 1970 at Buckingham Palace in London for ceremonies marking the trooping the color. The event marks the celebration on her official birthday.

Queen Elizabeth II opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday and reflected on memories of her late husband, Prince Philip, for the first time publicly since his death. The 95-year-old monarch arrived for the ceremony with her son, Prince

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday and reflected on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband, Prince Philip, shared for Scotland. The 95-year-old monarch arrived for the ceremony

Britain's Queen Elizabeth delivers a speech in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament to mark the official start of the sixth session of the parliament, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, October 2, 2021. Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS Britain's Queen

Queen Elizabeth spoke publicly for the first time about her late husband Prince Philip, as she presided over the opening of the Scottish parliament Saturday. “I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country and of the many

Vice President Kamala Harris left Friday evening for a secret trip to Palm Springs, California, as the administration’s agenda stalled in Congress. Details of the trip were scarce as no events were on the vice president’s public schedule. The Desert Sun reported

Vice President Kamala Harris was in California for a mysterious overnight trip Saturday — and the White House has remained mum on the reason for her travel. Harris kept the press from observing her departure from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland Friday afternoon,

Could it be? Is this really the first time that our estimable Vice-President, the one and only Kamala Harris, has had this dreaded award bestowed upon her? It is indeed a first Knucklehead of the Week award for VP Harris, but something tells us it won’t be

There’s been a lot of drama this week with the battle over the Biden legislative agenda. There’s also been the continuing border crisis. Where’s Kamala Harris been on these issues? Seemingly missing in action. She did manage to dig herself a bigger hole

Vice President Kamala Harris flew to Southern California on Friday for a quick trip but the White House was mum about the reason behind it, according to a report. Harris departed Friday afternoon from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and flew to Palm Springs,

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) China sent 38 warplanes into the skies around Taiwan on Friday, the highest number of Chinese military aircraft to breach the island's Air Defense Identification Zone in a single day since Taipei began publicly reporting such activities

The Chinese air force has sent more aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense zone, Taiwan’s military said on Saturday, one day after the largest incursion ever into the zone. China sent 20 aircraft, followed by a second wave hours later, toward Taiwan. It means

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes

A record-breaking 38 Chinese military aircraft penetrated Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Friday, forcing the island to deploy its air defense missile system to monitor the incursion, Taiwan News reported. China’s People’s Liberation Army

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside a military airplane in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside a military

National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct. Baird’s resignation was announced by the league late Friday, a day after The Athletic

FILE PHOTO: United States Olympic Committee (USOC) chief marketing officer Lisa Baird addresses the media in a USOC leadership news conference during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Main Press Center-Pushkin Hall in Sochi, Russia February 6, 2014.

National Women's Soccer League commissioner is out amid scandal, an AP report says Enlarge this image toggle caption Lee Jin-man/AP Lee Jin-man/AP National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct. Baird's resignation was announced by the league late Friday, a day after The Athletic

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry says he thinks “enormous progress” can be made at upcoming U.N. climate talks in Scotland but more governments must come up with concrete commitments in the next 30 days MILAN -- U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Saturday he

John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, arrives for a news conference during the pre-COP26 climate meeting in Milan, Italy, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, arrives for

Britain's COP26 President Alok Sharma holds a news conference at the end of the pre-COP26 climate meeting in Milan, Italy, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Britain's COP26 President Alok Sharma holds a news conference at the end of the pre-COP26

Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans speaks during a news conference during the pre-COP26 climate meeting in Milan, Italy October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans speaks

Queen Elizabeth is providing financial support to son Prince Andrew behind the scenes in his legal fight against sexual abuse allegations, a new report claims. The Duke of York, 61, acknowledged this week through his lawyer that he has been served with a lawsuit

Queen Elizabeth is personally helping fund her son's legal defense in an underage sex abuse lawsuit connected to his friendship with the late accused pedophile and human trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, The Telegraph reports. Britain’s monarch is privately spending

Queen Elizabeth is bankrolling her disgraced son Prince Andrew’s legal battle against bombshell sex abuse claims connected to his friendship with late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, a report claimed on Friday. The 95-year-old monarch is forking over millions of

The biggest lottery prize in more than eight months will be up for grabs in Saturday night's Powerball drawing DES MOINES, Iowa -- The biggest lottery prize in more than eight months will be up for grabs in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The Powerball

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The biggest lottery prize in more than eight months will be up for grabs in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The Powerball jackpot has slowly climbed to an estimated $635 million thanks to 39 consecutive drawings without a grand

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has cracked the all-time lottery top 10, with an estimated $635 million payout. The pot stands at the sixth largest in Powerball history. The drawing takes place at 11 p.m. ET. The grand prize ballooned from an earlier $620 million

More than 5,000 far-right protesters have gathered in Romania’s capital of Bucharest to reject new pandemic measures coming soon as authorities seek to combat an alarming surge of COVID-19 infections BUCHAREST, Romania -- More than 5,000 far-right protesters

FILE PHOTO: A normally busy road is deserted during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Auckland, New Zealand, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Fiona Goodall/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A normally busy road is deserted during

Demonstrators attend a rally against new restrictions imposed by the government after a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Bucharest, Romania October 2, 2021. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS Demonstrators attend a rally against new restrictions

Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska's Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them STEVENS VILLAGE, Alaska -- In a normal year, the smokehouses and drying racks that Alaska Natives use to prepare

STEVENS VILLAGE, Alaska (AP) — In a normal year, the smokehouses and drying racks that Alaska Natives use to prepare salmon to tide them through the winter would be heavy with fish meat, the fruits of a summer spent fishing on the Yukon River like generations

This year, there are no fish. For the first time in memory, both king and chum salmon have dwindled to almost nothing and the state has banned salmon fishing on the Yukon, even the subsistence harvests that Alaska Natives rely on to fill their freezers and

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 2, 2021 Chelsea's Ben Chilwell scores their third goal REUTERS/David Klein Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London,

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 2, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates after Timo Werner scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Soccer Football - Premier

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 2, 2021 Chelsea's Ben Chilwell celebrates scoring their third goal with Jorginho Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Soccer Football - Premier League -

(CNN) Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest non-profit health care system, says it will charge employees enrolled in its 2022 health care benefits program a fee for spouses and domestic partners who are not vaccinated against Covid-19. The fee is similar to

Employees of Louisiana's largest health system who have a spouse covered on their medical insurance will be charged an extra $200 a month if the spouse has not received the COVID-19 inoculation, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune is reporting. The ''spousal

The largest health system in Louisiana will start fining employees hundreds of dollars a month if they are married to an unvaccinated person. "The reality is the cost of treating COVID-19, particularly for patients requiring intensive inpatient care, is expensive,

Two people are dead after a helicopter and small plane collided mid-air in Arizona on Friday morning, authorities said. The crash took place just before 8 a.m. near Chandler Municipal Airport, and initial reports indicate there were two people in each aircraft,

Two people, including a Navy veteran, were killed when an airplane and helicopter collided in midair. Both victims were in the helicopter, which crashed and caught fire Friday in the skies above Chandler, Ariz., just outside Phoenix. The plane landed safely

Two people are dead after a helicopter and small plane collided mid-air in Arizona on Friday morning, authorities said. The crash took place just before 8 a.m. near Chandler Municipal Airport, and initial reports indicate there were two people in each aircraft,

So much for Joe Biden being a uniter. More than half of all voters who backed Donald Trump in last year’s presidential election say they “somewhat agree” with the proposition that red states should break away from the US, while, 41 percent of Biden voters

There’s a new poll from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia that has some talking. According to the poll, 52% of Trump voters surveyed and 41% of Biden voters “somewhat agree” or “strongly agree” that it’s time to split the country, agreeing

A recent poll from the University of Virginia (UVA) Center for Politics and the Project Home Fire found that the majority of former President Donald Trump’s voters want to secede from the blue states. Fifty-two percent of Trump voters agreed with the statement

A US official has apologized for how thousands of Haitian migrants were treated at America’s southern border. Juan Gonzalez, the US National Security Council’s director for the Western Hemisphere, delivered his comments during an official two-day trip to Haiti

via Associated Press U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Michele Sison, right, talks with National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Sebastian Gonzalez, center, as Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols speaks at

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A top U.S. official on Friday apologized for how Haitian migrants were treated along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it’s not how border officials or the Department of Homeland Security behave. The comments from Juan Gonzalez, the U.S.

Authorities in Houston say a driver fleeing from police in Houston struck and killed three valets before crashing into a ditch HOUSTON -- A driver fleeing from police in Houston struck and killed three valets before crashing in a ditch, authorities said. A

(CNN) Three parking valets were fatally struck by a driver fleeing police late Friday in Houston, police said. The pursuit started after a police sergeant saw a car doing donuts in a private parking lot about 10 p.m. local time, Houston Police Assistant Chief

Pat Robertson, the iconic televangelist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network, is stepping down as the daily host of the long-running flagship program "The 700 Club." "Today's show will be my final as host of The 700 Club," the 91-year-old Robertson

The evangelical leader Pat Robertson said on Friday that he was stepping down as host of the “The 700 Club” after more than 50 years at the helm of a program that channeled Christian conservatism into millions of American homes and turned him into a household

The Dodgers still have something to play for, although they may be doing it without Clayton Kershaw. The three-time Cy Young Award winner got hurt before Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as Los Angeles extended the NL West race for at least another

The San Francisco Giants couldn't celebrate a division title yet — not with the rival Dodgers still going win for win in the NL West race. San Francisco clinched at least a tie pursuing its first West title since 2012 by matching the franchise record with

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints kicked off a twice-annual conference Saturday by urging members to listen to the faith’s leaders when they seek “pure truth” and expressing gratitude for those who have followed

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints kicked off a twice-annual conference Saturday by urging members to listen to the faith’s leaders when they seek “pure truth." SALT LAKE CITY -- The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of

Washington, DC (CNN) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Friday a number of prison infrastructure bills that will use coronavirus relief funds to build new prisons in the state, calling it a "pivotal moment for the trajectory of our state's criminal justice

Amid a national debate over the use of pandemic relief funds, Alabama lawmakers swiftly approved a plan Friday to tap $400 million from the American Rescue Plan to help build two super-size prisons, brushing off criticism from congressional Democrats the money

A Texas man helped to stop a suspected killer during a carjacker after surviving a similar incident months ago. Lewis Matos was sitting at his desk on May 26 when a car crashed through his building, knocking him from his chair and pushing debris on top of

A Houston man severely injured during a carjacking gone array in May witnessed a similar incident on September 29, where a woman was dragged to death by a carjacker after her seatbelt had trapped her in the Uvalde area of Houston. The man tracked down the suspect

The wailing baby seen in widely-circulated photos and videos being handed over a barbed wire fence to an American soldier at the Kabul airport has been reunited with her family and is now living happily in Arizona, according to local outlets. Her father Hameed,

The wailing baby seen in widely-circulated photos and video being handed over a barbed wire fence to an American soldier at the Kabul airport has been reunited with her family and is now living happily in Arizona, according to local outlets. Her father Hameed,

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Friday urged Americans to ''show kindness'' to healthcare workers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic amid a surge in hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules, Mediaite reports. ''Your healthcare

The mandate to get healthcare workers in New York vaccinated against COVID-19 has led to an 11-point increase in the state's vaccination rate for hospital staff. The mandate left healthcare workers with an ultimatum Monday to either get vaccinated or lose

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin told fans to "get your popcorn" ready right before kickoff against Alabama, Saturday, and the Crimson Tide proceeded to drop 28 first-half points on the Rebels. Ole Miss’ offense sputtered on its first drive as it turned the ball

Ole Miss wide receiver Braylon Sanders made an incredible catch for a first down on the Rebels’ first drive in their game against Alabama Saturday afternoon. Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral found Sanders trailing up the sideline and threw to his back shoulder.

North Korea said it test-fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. KCNA quoted Pyongyang’s military weapons developer, the Academy of Defense Science, as saying the test aimed

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said Friday it test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile, its fourth weapons launch in recent weeks, which experts say is part of a strategy to receive relief from economic sanctions and win other concessions. South Korea, Japan

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday announced a major victory for Gainesville city employees, as the city rescinded the city worker vaccine mandate after a judge granted a temporary injunction against it. City commissioners initially voted for the mandate

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed Friday there would be "consequences" for any city employees who aren’t fully vaccinated by Oct. 15, according to reports, as the city continued negotiations with labor unions. Lightfoot and the Fraternal Order of Police disagreed

An Arkansas farmer accused of raping and murdering a 25-year-old woman is going to prison for life without the possibility of parole. Quake Lewellyn will avoid the death penalty after pleading guilty Friday to the brutal slaying of Sydney Sutherland, Fox affiliate

A plea deal will send an Arkansas farmer accused of raping and killing a 25-year-old woman to prison for life. Quake Lewellyn pleaded guilty Friday to killing Sydney Sutherland in an effort to avoid the death penalty, Fox affiliate KLRT-TV reported. He will

Ozy shuts down as problems mount for the media company Enlarge this image toggle caption Thibault Camus/AP Thibault Camus/AP Ozy is shutting down less than a week after a New York Times column raised questions about the media organization's claims of millions

Ozy shuts down after accusations of deceit, as high-profile backers peel away Enlarge this image toggle caption Kimberly White/Getty Images Kimberly White/Getty Images The digital media company Ozy has shut down after being buffeted by accusations that it

Oct 1, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (22) beats the tag by Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (2) to score and take a 2-1 lead during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Abbie Parr-USA TODAY

After all the one-run games they've played this season, the Seattle Mariners were waiting for their next late-game hero to emerge. That clutch hit was never delivered for the Mariners. And now Seattle finds itself needing help from others to see its 20-year

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Arsenal v AFC Wimbledon - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - September 22, 2021 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Arsenal

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - October 2, 2021 Brighton & Hove Albion's Neal Maupay in action with Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu and Aaron Ramsdale REUTERS/Peter

The Ethiopian government moved to expel seven United Nations officials from the country on Thursday, in a dramatic move that threatens to exacerbate the region’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. A civil war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the country’s

Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry declared seven United Nations (U.N.) officials “persona non grata” on Thursday and gave them 72 hours to leave the country for allegedly “meddling” in the nation’s “internal affairs.” “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

A group representing local public school boards is asking the Biden administration to invoke the Patriot Act and federal hate crimes legislation, among other measures, to go after parents who have aggressively opposed board policies and members who have adopted

An anti-critical race theory sign is held at a Loudon County School board meeting in Ashburn, Va., June 22, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) In a letter to the White House, a group that represents school boards urged the Biden administration to consider whether

The Chicago Bears might not know their starting quarterback in Week 4, yet they're still the favorites against the Detroit Lions . In a game between two offenses still figuring things out, should you ride with the team that seemingly has the higher upside

When the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos clash on Sunday, it'll be a meeting of two teams somewhat unexpectedly atop the AFC so far in the 2021 regular season. The Broncos, of course, are the real surprise to most neutral observers, off to a red-hot 3-0

A descendant of Russia’s imperial Romanov dynasty married his Italian bride Friday in the country’s first royal wedding in more than a century. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov tied the knot with Victoria Romanovna Bettarini in a Russian Orthodox ceremony

After 100 years, Russia sees another royal wedding Russia is having its first royal wedding in more than a century, as a member of Imperial House of Romanov marries in St. Petersburg. Europe After 100 years, Russia sees another royal wedding After 100 years,

Two members of the Taliban and two civilians were killed by gunmen in an attack in the eastern city of Jalalabad. Two other civilians were wounded in the Saturday shooting, Mohammad Hanif, a local official told the Associated Press. Four people were killed

A Taliban official says gunmen have shot and killed two Taliban fighters and two civilians in the eastern city of Jalalabad JALALABAD, Afghanistan -- Gunmen shot and killed two Taliban fighters and two civilians on Saturday in the eastern city of Jalalabad,

Iran's foreign minister said on Saturday that U.S. officials tried to discuss restarting nuclear talks last month, but he insisted Washington must first release $10 billion of Tehran's frozen funds as a sign of good will. Iran has rejected direct talks with

FILE PHOTO: The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner FILE PHOTO: The Iranian flag waves in

FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew

New York, NY (CNN) Tesla (TSLA) said Saturday that it produced 237,823 vehicles in its third quarter and delivered 241,300, more than double the number of vehicles for the same period a year ago. In the 2020 third quarter, the company produced 145,036 vehicles

Rep. Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R., Ill.) listen during a hearing on the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2021. (Andrew Harnik/Reuters) The House select committee probing the January 6 Capitol riot will issue “criminal

House Select Committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) said Friday to NBC News that anyone who defies their subpoenas during their investigation of the January 6 riot will have a criminal referral issued. Thompson said, “We did 11 subpoenas this week. We

PARIS (AP) — As weary fashionistas made it to the final sprint of Paris Fashion Week’s 96 physical and digital spring-summer shows, Saturday’s runways provided the spark to keep the energy going, despite rain and gray skies. Some of the world’s top designers

Models present creations by designer Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski as part of a Spring/Summer 2022 women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Models present

FILE PHOTO: British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead-Deignan talks with her husband Sky rider Philip Deignan before the start of the 7th stage of Paris Nice cycling race, in Nice, France March 11, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard FILE PHOTO: British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead-Deignan

(Reuters) Britain's Lizzie Deignan rode to a landmark victory in the inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes as rain, mud and crashes made it a memorable debut for the world's best female riders over the infamous cobbled course on Saturday. The former world champion

Matt Amodio kept his "Jeopardy!" hot streak alive Friday — reaching another milestone on the game show with his 33rd victory. That put him in second place on the all-time consecutive wins list after only Ken Jennings, who holds the record at 74. In notching

Two years ago, one “Jeopardy!” contestant, James Holzhauer, captured the imaginations of game-show fans who watched nightly to see his lightning-fast buzzer reflexes and risky bets. Holzhauer’s 32-game run put his face (with his trademark strained smile) all

The FDNY suspended nine firefighters without pay after a thread of racist messages and memes between members mocking the death of George Floyd last year was uncovered. The department launched an investigation after the missives were reported, resulting in

New York City officials have suspended nine firefighters without pay in connection with a string of racist messages and memes they shared on their phones, including ones that mocked the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year NEW YORK -- New

EXCLUSIVE: The Polish- Canadian pastor who has been repeatedly arrested for holding church services in Calgary, Alberta, said Canadian border police confiscated his belongings and apparently broke into his personal computer. When Pastor Artur Pawlowski landed

Pastor Artur Pawlowski, whose defiance of Canadian authorities over COVID restrictions have garnered him arrests and international attention, was arrested again on September 27 on his return to his home in Calgary, Alberta Canada. BREAKING: Pastor Artur Pawlowski

A bellwether trial is set to start Monday in federal court in Cleveland to determine whether retail pharmacy chains are liable for costs related to the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties CLEVELAND -- So many prescription painkillers were dispensed in Lake

CLEVELAND (AP) – So many prescription painkillers were dispensed in Lake County, Ohio, between 2012 and 2016 that the amount equaled 265 pills for every resident. Just to the south, the flood of prescription opioids during the same period equated to 400 pills

How the Coast Guard's 1st Black woman pilot helped give the next one her wings Enlarge this image toggle caption Jennifer Johnson/U.S. Coast Guard Jennifer Johnson/U.S. Coast Guard Jeanine Menze fell in love with airplanes as a little girl in Jamaica, watching

The US Coast Guard rescued more than 200 Haitian migrants trying to make their way to the US this week. The Coast Guard intercepted a 55-foot sail freighter carrying 183 people, 35 miles off Cap du Mole, Haiti on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald. The

Two people have died and a third is not expected to survive in Florida after authorities in Florida say a man went on a rampage with a baseball bat and a knife. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during a press conference that the suspect, 39-year-old Shaun

Authorities say an electrician who got in an angry dispute with a supervisor attacked his coworkers at the Florida home they shared, killing two and critically injuring a third victim who is not expected to survive An electrician who got in an angry dispute

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a physician who tested positive for the coronavirus in March 2020, has been a vocal supporter of the benefits of natural immunity that can come from surviving an infection. Paul recently confronted Health and Human Services Secretary

As far as Sen. Rand Paul is concerned, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra owes an apology to those who have opted against being vaccinated after recovering from COVID-19. Mr. Becerra took a swing last week at “flat-earthers” as he pushed for

Britney Spears wants her fans to know that she's still on a path toward healing. The 39-year-old pop star took to Instagram on Saturday to share her thoughts on big recent developments in her life. "Although there is change and things to celebrate in my life,

Britney Spears' fiancé Sam Asghari just made a big promise to her fans. Asghari, 27, reposted a comment he received on Instagram from one of the "Gimme More" singer's fans that read, "@samasghari, TAKE CARE OF OUR GIRL." The actor and fitness trainer responded