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usIran Talks to Oman About Strait of Hormuz
Iran is in discussions with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has expressed interest in reopening the strait.
Aug 3
usReport Raises Questions About Investigation into Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
A report has raised new questions about the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, alleging critical evidence was overlooked. Investigators
Aug 3
usLindsay Clancy Murder Trial Resumes
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, has entered its second week. The trial resumed with more testimony about th
Aug 3
usTrump Announces New Round of Tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs on various industries and countries. Small and medium-sized businesses in the US are not g
Aug 3
us1 dead, 4 injured in Yonkers shooting; 15-year-old arrested
A shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night resulted in one death and four injuries. A 15-year-old suspect has been taken into custody by police.
Aug 3
usMauricio Pochettino Returns to US Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino is returning to US Soccer as the head coach for another World Cup cycle. This decision has been made despite potential risks and h
Aug 3
usMan Returns Fire at In-N-Out Gunman, Credited with Limiting Victims
Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker, returned fire at a gunman who attacked an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people
Aug 3
us50+Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman elected to House, dies at 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the US House, has died at the age of 83. She passed away due to Alzheimer's diseas
Aug 3
usHaley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed Prepare for Michigan Senate Primaries
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are running in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. The primary election is set to take place on Tuesday.
Aug 3
usSenate Republicans to Advance Trump's Attorney General Nomination
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will advance the nomination of President Trump's attorney general pick to the full Senate. The decisio
Aug 3
usMauricio Pochettino Agrees to Contract Extension with US Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a contract extension with the US Soccer Federation, keeping him as the US men's national team head coach through 203
Aug 3
usPresident Trump Calls Off Planned Iran Strike
President Trump announced that he has called off a planned attack against Iran after the country agreed to a peace deal framework. The deal involves I
Aug 3
usIdaho In-N-Out Burger Shooting Occurs, Citizen Returns Fire
A shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. An off-duty trooper who was an armed citizen returned fire at the gunman.
Aug 3
usWildfires in Eastern Washington Destroy 600 Structures, Force 60,000 to Evacuate
Wildfires in eastern Washington state have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures, and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people
Aug 3
us50+Vincent Pastore Celebrates 80th Birthday Weeks Before Death
Vincent Pastore, known for his role in 'The Sopranos', celebrated his 80th birthday just weeks before his death. He was found dead at his Bronx home o
Aug 2
us50+US Government Borrowing Costs Reach 19-Year High
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold its key interest rate steady, leading to a rise in US government borrowing costs. The yield on the 30-year US
Jul 31
us50+Two Men to File $3.25m Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case
Two men questioned in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, plan to file a $3.25m wrongful arrest lawsui
Jul 31
us50+CPI Increased 2.9% in August
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in August. This increase is the last major economic data point before the Federal Reserve's meeting on September 17
Jul 29
us50+CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December
The Consumer Price Index increased at a 2.7% annual rate in December. Inflation remains a concern due to high food prices and other costs.
Jul 29
us50+Johnson & Johnson to Pay $5.5 Billion in Talc Settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits over its talc products. The settlement could resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits
Jul 28
us50+Sunday Morning Airs on July 26
The July 26 episode of Sunday Morning, hosted by Mo Rocca, covers various topics including aging in rural America and the impact of touch on plants. T
Jul 26
us50+US health panel recommends easing restrictions on certain peptides
A federal health advisory panel has recommended easing access to several peptides. The panel's vote may lead to changes in how these peptides are prod
Jul 24
us50+Comparison of $10,000 1-year CD and High-Yield Savings Account Interest Earnings
A $10,000 deposit in a 1-year CD and a high-yield savings account will yield similar interest earnings. However, there are key differences that savers
Jul 23
us50+FDA Considers Easing Restrictions on Unapproved Peptides
The FDA is meeting to discuss whether compounding pharmacies can dispense certain unapproved peptides with a doctor's prescription. Health experts hav
Jul 23us50+Scammers often demand payment via gift cards or wire transfers, FTC says
Reports submitted to the Federal Trade Commission indicate that unexpected demands for specific payment methods are a strong sign of fraud. The agency
Jul 22us50+FTC Warns Consumers About Health Insurance Scams
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to be cautious when shopping for health insurance to avoid scams. Some companies may be selling medi
Jul 22
us50+Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Weight-Loss Drug Ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over ads for its weight-loss and anti-diabetes treatments. The company claims the ads are misleading and use outdated
Jul 21
us50+Melinda French Gates Discusses Her Perimenopause Diagnosis
Melinda French Gates shared her experience with perimenopause symptoms, which began in her early 40s. She recalled that it took three doctors to prope
Jul 21