National News
Peds group backs surgery, drugs to treat obesity
Jan 9, 2023
New guidance treats obesity as biological issue rather than an unhealthy lifestyle.
SCOTUS extends Title 42 immigration limits
Ruling extends emergency stay until justices address case in February.
Winter storm system blamed for at least 48 deaths
Dec 27, 2022
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. received winter warnings from weekend cold front.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill
Dec 23, 2022
Bill includes assistance to Ukraine and an overhaul of Electoral Count Act.
U.S. life expectancy drops
Dec 22, 2022
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
Winter storm threatens to cripple Christmas travel
Dec 22, 2022
More than 90 million across 37 states under winter weather alerts.
Wells Fargo ordered to pay $3.7 billion for violations
Dec 21, 2022
More than $2 billion to go to consumers.
U.S. scientists make nuclear fusion breakthrough
Dec 14, 2022
Scientists sparked a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to ignite it, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday. Nuclear fusion occurs […]
House votes to block rail strike, Senate next
Dec 1, 2022
National railway strike could start by Dec. 9.
Supreme Court hears arguments on border policy
Nov 29, 2022
Biden administration policy would prevent immigration officers from enforcing federal laws.
NASA mission reaches moon
Nov 23, 2022
Orion will break NASA's distance record for spacecraft designed for astronauts.
Thanksgiving travel numbers near pre-COVID levels
Nov 22, 2022
Numbers rival 2019 record highs in both flights and driving throughout U.S.
RSV surging early, filling up hospitals
Nov 13, 2022
Researches point to children being isolated during COVID pandemic.
Judge blocks student loan forgiveness plan
Nov 11, 2022
Judge said Biden did not follow public comment procedures.
Labor Department releases October jobs report
Nov 7, 2022
Number of long-term unemployed people remains around 1.2 million.
Fed raises interest rates, hints at pullback
Nov 2, 2022
Increase marks sixth raise in 2022 as Fed tries to tame inflation.
Student debt forgiveness on hold
Oct 24, 2022
8th U.s. Circuit Court of Appeals puts program on temporary hold.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations
Oct 21, 2022
CDC experts decide vaccine should be added to recommended immunization schedule for adults and children.
