Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News

By Mark Hosenball and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering expanding efforts to monitor possible domestic terrorism threats through surveillance o...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will preside over a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council on March 31 that will include an open session on climate change and...

(Reuters) - Jazz musician Harry Connick Jr. is showcasing a spiritual side with his new album, "Alone With my Faith." Connick Jr. created the album in his home studio during the pandemic, playing all ...

By Rich McKay (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation on Wednesday abolishing the state's death penalty, following through on his promise to outlaw capital punishment in a state...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will keep its stringent framework for a resumption of cruise ship operations until Nov. 1, rebuffing an industry body's push to lift the...

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prosecutors made some serious claims after the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, saying they had evidence rioters planned to kill elected officials, suggesting a Vir...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it will dedicate at least $6 billion to expand financial assistance for farmers hurt by the pandemic, including small and socia...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's rescue pet Major is back in Washington after an incident at the White House prompted a round of training to help acclimate him to life as a first dog....

(Reuters) - Two groups of U.S. Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden to reinstate tough Obama-era vehicle emissions standards through 2025 and do more to shift the U.S. toward el...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Vice President Kamala Harris will lead U.S. efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries to try to stem the flow of immigration ...