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Nation & World

Published
May 24, 2023

Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls

'Americans are sick and tired of their phones ringing off the hook with fraudulent robocalls,' New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement.
Published
May 24, 2023

McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff ‘not my fault,’ as White House warns of economic risks

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that 'it seems almost certain' that the United States would not make it past early June without defaulting.
Published
May 24, 2023

Pills flowed for years as DEA dragged feet on disciplining opioid distributor

The delay has raised concerns about how the revolving door between government and industry may be impacting the DEA’s mission to police drug companies blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths.
Published
May 24, 2023

Anxious retirees, social service groups among those making default contingency plans

Politicians in Washington may be offering assurance that the government will figure out a way to avert default, but around the country, economic anxiety is rising and some people already are adjusting their routines.
Published
May 23, 2023

Jimmy Carter, 3 months into hospice, is aware of tributes, enjoying ice cream

Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president remains in good spirits 3 months after entering end-of-life care at home.

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Published
May 23, 2023

Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries

The bill initially sought to ban minors from attending drag performances, which were defined as shows that tended to 'excite lustful thoughts.'
Published
May 23, 2023

Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused almost 2,000 children, state finds

Investigators found 451 clergy abused 1,997 kids between 1950 and 2019.
Published
May 23, 2023

DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid on Twitter Spaces with Musk, sources say

While it is common for campaigns to publicize their announcements on social media, it is far more unusual – and perhaps unprecedented – to hold a campaign announcement in a live social media forum.
Published
May 23, 2023

Hoax school shooting made worse when Massachusetts officer accidentally fires gun

Local and state police had responded to a report of someone with a gun at St. John's Prep at about 2 p.m. Monday, and the sound of the gunshot 'elevated the situation,' police said.
Published
May 23, 2023

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants policymakers need to address the harms of social media because there isn't enough evidence to show it's safe for kids and teens.