Tag: U.S. News

As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields

Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in...

Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden's fitness to serve a second term in office has been a top story since his halting performance...

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish...

Federal Reserve minutes: Inflation is cooling, but more evidence is needed for rate cuts

FILE - A news conference with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears on a monitor on the floor at the New York Stock...

Kansas businessman pleads guilty in case over illegal export of aviation technology to Russia

TOPEKA, Kan. -- A Kansas businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions....

Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave

SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that the global software giant retaliated and discriminated against...