Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores
The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.
The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.
12 hurt in fire, explosion at apartment complex in Gaithersburg, MD
Firefighters say 12 people were injured after a fire and explosion led to a structural collapse at an apartment complex in Montgomery County Wednesday morning.
Firefighters say 12 people were injured after a fire and explosion led to a structural collapse at an apartment complex in Montgomery County Wednesday morning.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.
'Paralyzing' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, under up to 3 feet of snow
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.
Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack
“Ukraine’s defense was launching their missiles in various directions and it is highly probable that one of these missiles unfortunately fell on Polish territory," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.
“Ukraine’s defense was launching their missiles in various directions and it is highly probable that one of these missiles unfortunately fell on Polish territory," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.
'Give me the money': Suspect snatches register from Philadelphia McDonald's drive-thru window
Police are looking for a suspect after a McDonald's in North Philadelphia was robbed through its drive-thru window earlier this month.
Police are looking for a suspect after a McDonald's in North Philadelphia was robbed through its drive-thru window earlier this month.
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Technical issues challenge NASA ahead of latest moon rocket launch
NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.
NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.
Bus carrying migrants from Texas will arrive in Philadelphia Wednesday morning, Gov. Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is on its way to Philadelphia as of Tuesday afternoon.
Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
US Navy intercepts fishing vessel trying to smuggle explosive material from Iran to Yemen
Lethal aid seized by US 5th Fleet is used to make ballistic missiles
Lethal aid seized by US 5th Fleet is used to make ballistic missiles
A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Automatic braking in cars cut crashes by more than 40% studies found
The studies by a government-auto industry partnership and the insurance industry each used crash data to make the calculations.
The studies by a government-auto industry partnership and the insurance industry each used crash data to make the calculations.
World Cup 2022 odds: Lines for every team to win in Qatar
Hold on to your cleats, the World Cup is less than a week away!
Hold on to your cleats, the World Cup is less than a week away!