Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel
News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released Saturday, including the father of the youngest captives ...
Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census ...
Donations to UNRWA USA have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza
Support has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees, ...
When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said he needed to see, he dismissed it
The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe – but when an influential Republican ...
Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Donald Trump’s directive ...
Walgreens suspends dividend, breaking 90-plus year streak of shareholder payouts
Shares of Walgreens dove early Friday, a day after the drugstore chain said it was suspending its dividend, breaking a streak of quarterly shareholder payouts that stretches back more than 90 ...
Congress authorized more flights at Reagan National despite warnings
Wednesday’s crash has resurfaced concerns about the airport’s proximity to the river, narrow landing space and overcrowding. Despite the geographic and logistical challenges, Congress authorized 10 ...
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup ...
EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom
The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on ...
Exxon Mobil’s strong fourth quarter fueled by rising production in the Permian, Guyana
Exxon Mobil posted strong fourth quarter profits as the oil and gas company increased production in the Permian basin at home ...
Morning Forecast – Friday, Jan 31st
A few showers are lingering along a cold front that is exiting down to the southeast. Clouds will gradually clear out ...
Serbian student protesters resume their march as they press for justice after deadly crash
After spending a freezing night out in the open, hundreds of striking students on Friday resumed their 2-day anti-graft ...