House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.

Suspect dead after shootout with police in Frankford that injured SEPTA officer, 2 women

A suspect is dead and three people, including a SEPTA Transit Police officer, are in stable condition after a shootout in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood Wednesday night. 

DEA warns of 'nationwide spike' of fentanyl-related mass overdoses across US

Fentanyl “mass-overdose events” have been reported in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months. “Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” the DEA warned.

Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus

While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.

Oil executives testify before Congress about 'controlling' gas prices

Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.

US targets Putin's daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions for Ukraine 'war crimes'

The U.S. announced sanctions targeting Putin’s two adult daughters and says it’s toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.

France investigates 'serious incident' involving New York-Paris flight issue

The BEA said Wednesday that it has opened a safety investigation and that the so-called “black box” flight data and cockpit voice recorders are being analyzed.

Calling all Gerber babies: Company launches photo search for 2022 'Spokesbaby'

Parents of kids up to age 4 with “a playful smile that can light up a room” are encouraged to submit their baby for Gerber’s 2022 photo search.

Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display

Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.