Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday funding deadline to March 14 to buy more time for the
Tiverton cat café to partially reopen after removal of cats
TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Just days after all of the cats were removed from Bajah's Cat Café due to licensing issues, the Tiverton business has announced plans to partially reopen. On Friday, Dec. 13, the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of
Walmart testing body cameras for some in-store employees
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Some in-store Walmart employees are wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program, according to a company spokesperson. "While we don’t talk about the specifics of our security measures, we are always looking at new and
Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Watson, rejecting Japan extradition
Denmark released anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from detention on Tuesday and said it had rejected a Japanese request to extradite him over criminal charges dating back more than
Sinking Florida condos not a reason for panic, experts say
(NewsNation) — Dozens of luxury condominiums along the Florida coast have sunk up to three inches in recent years, but experts do not believe there is reason for panic among property owners, according to a new study. A study conducted by
Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England
The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder.
Tell Alexa to ‘Thank My Driver,’ and they’ll get $5 — at no cost to you
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Amazon’s ‘Thank My Driver’ program is back Santa isn’t the only one working hard during the holiday season. As we hurry to finish our last-minute gift shopping, there are some other heroes who deserve
Taco Bell adding chicken nuggets to menus nationwide
(KTLA) – Taco Bell, known for its Mexican-inspired cuisine, will begin serving its take on chicken nuggets later this month. Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets features tortilla breading and will be served with three sauces, including the first-ever Hidden Valley Fire
Trump tariff plan threatens to drive up gas prices
(The Hill) - President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to raise prices at the pump. Trump said late last month that on his first day in office, he would place 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods.
Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic
Camping World reaches $3.5 million settlement after double charging
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – RV dealer Camping World reached a $3.5 million settlement with the Oregon Department of Justice after an investigation found the company would "claw back" its advertised discounted prices, the Oregon Attorney General's Office announced Monday. The settlement
Federal agents, hazmat sent to home of Ohio Secretary of State
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Multiple agencies were sent over the weekend to Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose's residence for a reported "security incident." According to Dan Lusheck, spokesman for LaRose, a "powdery substance" was found upon opening mail at Larose's
Connolly bests Ocasio-Cortez in key vote to lead Democrats on Oversight panel
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Monday claimed the first round of the two-step contest to lead Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, besting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to win the recommendation of the Democrats'
House bill would ban ‘unnecessary’ genital surgeries for intersex foster youth
States receiving federal funding for foster care and adoption assistance programs would be required to prohibit certain surgeries for foster children born with intersex traits under legislation introduced Monday by Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas). Garcia’s Protect Intersex Children Act would bar
Democrats divided over Biden administration response to reported drone sightings
The Biden administration’s response to mounting public concern over alleged drone sightings in the northeast is dividing Democrats on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers are defending the executive assurances that there’s no threat to public safety and others are bashing
Freedom Caucus reelects Andy Harris as chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) will chair the House Freedom Caucus through the end of 2025, members of the group decided on Monday night, cementing his leadership of the hardline conservative caucus. “It is my honor to continue to serve as House
Trump seeks to smooth over concerns over RFK Jr
President-elect Trump tried to downplay concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, telling reporters that the nominee for Health and Human Services secretary won’t be “radical.” “I think he’s going to be much less radical than you would think,”
Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid
Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March end-date and $100 billion in disaster aid. GOP leadership briefed Republicans on Tuesday morning on some of the