In what could be a referendum on President Biden’s agenda and popularity, Virginians are headed to the polls next week to elect a new governor. Mr. Biden won the state by 10 points, but Democrat Terry McAuliffe holds only a slim lead over his Republican challenger, Glenn Youngkin. Independent voters …
Read More »Southwest CEO says “meltdown”cost $75 million and that only half of staff have reported vaccine status
Only half of Southwest Airlines’ 56,000 employees have reported their vaccination status or applied for accommodation, said CEO Gary Kelly, with little more than a month to go before the Biden administration’s deadline for airline staff to do so. The airline risks losing its federal contracts should staffers not be …
Read More »Inflation accelerated in September, with consumer prices growing 5.4%
Inflation accelerated in September, with consumer price pressures across America showing no sign of easing ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. Consumer prices increased 5.4% from the year-ago period, slightly faster than their 5.3% increase the previous month and on par with the increases in June and July. Core …
Read More »John Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz found guilty for roles in college admissions scandal
Two fathers were found guilty in a Boston federal court on Friday for their roles in the college admissions scandal. John Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz were the first of nearly 60 people charged in the case to go on trial. Wilson, an executive of a private equity firm in Massachusetts, …
Read More »Russian actress, cameraman rocket into orbit for first feature film shoot in space
Chalking up a space first of sorts, a Russian actress, her director-cameraman and a veteran cosmonaut rocketed into orbit, chased down the International Space Station and successfully docked Tuesday, setting the stage for an out-of-this-world movie shoot. Wearing a bright red flight suit, Yulia Peresild, who will play the role …
Read More »Newsom signs #FreeBritney bill to reform conservatorship laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law to reform conservatorships in California, after pop star Britney Spears’ public fight to win her freedom from her father. The new law comes as a Los Angeles judge suspended Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s career, …
Read More »As Arizona Senate Republicans prepare to release 2020 ballot review, other states are just beginning
The review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results ordered by Republicans in Arizona’s state Senate is set to be made public on Friday afternoon and reaffirm President Biden’s victory in the state, according to a draft report obtained by CBS News. But Republicans in other states are moving forward with …
Read More »Grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, shot to death. Frank Q. Jackson was 24.
The grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson was shot and killed Sunday night, police said. No suspects were in custody. CBS Cleveland affiliate WOIO-TV reported that the grandson, Frank Q. Jackson, 24, was shot near an intersection at about 9:10 p.m. Shortly before the shooting, a third party had dropped …
Read More »Justice Department rolls out new rules for federal monitors of police departments
Washington — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday rolled out new rules for federal monitors tasked with overseeing reforms of state and local law enforcement agencies required by consent decrees and civil settlement agreements. The new guidelines are the culmination of a four-month review conducted by Associate Attorney General Vanita …
Read More »House readies key vote amid stalemate between Pelosi and moderate Democrats over infrastructure bill
Washington — As the House prepares to vote Monday to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill and broader budget blueprint, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains locked in a standoff with a group of moderate Democrats who are pushing for the chamber to swiftly take up the targeted infrastructure proposal. The House …
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