State Department Loosens U.S. Policy On Israeli Settlements In West Bank
The change, announced by Secretary Mike Pompeo, follows the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that country's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights....
View ArticlePolitics, Industry Backlash Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products
In September, the Trump administration said it would ban all flavored e-cigarette products in an effort to reduce the youth vaping epidemic. Since then, there's been no movement toward implementation....
View ArticleAfter Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can
The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items....
View ArticleSamoa Closes Schools And Mandates Vaccinations Amid Deadly Measles Epidemic
The government declared a state of emergency Friday. At least six people have died. Officials say most of them were children under two. (Image credit: Seth Wenig/AP)
View ArticleREAD: State Department Official David Holmes' Impeachment Inquiry Testimony
The diplomat testified Nov. 15 that he overheard President Trump telling Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, that he was seeking political investigations from Ukraine's president. (Image...
View ArticleREAD: Testimony Of Top State Department Official David Hale
Hale, the under secretary of state for political affairs, allegedly knew about the White House's push to recall Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. (Image credit: Chip...
View ArticleDemocratic Debate: What You Need To Know About Wednesday's Face-Off
The stakes are creeping higher as early primaries and caucuses get nearer. Ten candidates will be on the stage in Atlanta beginning at 9 p.m. ET. (Image credit: Angela Hsieh/NPR)
View ArticleGet Caught Up: Key Takeaways From Tuesday's Impeachment Hearing
A slate of key witnesses told members of Congress what they'd heard and seen firsthand regarding President Trump and the shadow policy for Ukraine aimed at getting concessions from its leaders. (Image...
View ArticleAs Oil Prices Drop And Money Dries Up, Is The U.S. Shale Boom Going Bust?
The boom that helped make the U.S. the world's largest oil producer could be ending. Oil prices are down amid weak demand, and investors no longer seem willing to write the industry a blank check....
View ArticleLizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X Lead 2020 Grammy Nominations
Lizzo was nominated across five of the night's top categories, including Best New Artist. Billie Eilish is also up for that coveted prize along with Lil Nas X and Tank & The Bangas. (Image credit:...
View ArticleREAD: Ambassador Gordon Sondland's Opening Statement
Congress will hear from three witnesses on Wednesday, most notably U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland. (Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)
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