Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
U.S. recovery extends Social Security, Medicare funds slightly -trustees
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A stronger-than-expected recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will slightly delay the dates when Social Security and Medicare funds are depleted, trustees for the...
Jun 02, 2022
Alex Jones’ InfoWars agrees to dismiss bankruptcy
By Maria Chutchian (Reuters) - Three entities linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' InfoWars on Thursday agreed to dismiss their Chapter 11 case, marking a win for the families of the Sandy Hook E...
Jun 02, 2022
U.S. Capitol riot probe to kick off with prime-time hearing
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The congressional inquiry into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by then-President Donald Trump's supporters enters a new phase next week, kickin...
Jun 02, 2022
New U.S. hurricane outlook sees five major storms
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Forecasters on Thursday amped up their outlook for the U.S. Atlantic hurricane season, saying warm sea temperatures and the absence of a moderating wind shear portend...
Jun 02, 2022
U.S. House panel probing Saudi Arabia’s investment in Kushner’s firm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee said on Thursday that it was investigating the Saudi Arabian government's $2 billion investment in a firm of Jared Kushner, the son-in-...
Jun 02, 2022
Pelosi says legislation on gun violence to go to U.S. House floor next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that the chamber will vote next week on legislation addressing gun violence. "This package, which we will vot...
Jun 02, 2022
White House says vaccinations of young children could begin by June 21
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House expects vaccinations of young children to begin in earnest as early as June 21, if federal authorities approve their use in coming weeks, White House COVID respo...
Jun 02, 2022
Florida Supreme Court lets DeSantis-backed congressional map stand
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) - The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block the state's new congressional map drawn by Governor Ron DeSantis' administration, likely ensuring the plan will remain ...
Jun 02, 2022
U.S. Interior must weigh climate impacts of oil, gas leasing -settlement
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration must thoroughly analyze the climate impacts of oil and gas leasing on nearly 4 million acres (1.6 million hectares) of federal land...
Jun 02, 2022
Amber Heard plans to appeal ruling that she defamed Johnny Depp
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Aquaman" actor Amber Heard will appeal a jury's decision that she defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp when she claimed she was a survivor of sexual violence, her attorney said on T...
Jun 02, 2022
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