Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts was a leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights
Adelanto ICE detainees launch hunger strike to demand improved conditions
Detainees say the ICE facility is rife with abuse and neglect that is harming their health.
Past-due consumer debts at 6-year high in California, nationwide
2.1% of California debts were 90 days or more late, highest since 2020's first quarter when the pandemic was hitting the economy.
EU overcomes fierce internal debate to agree on tariff deal with the US
The European Union approved a tariff deal with the US to cap tariffs on most EU exports at 15%, avoiding a clash with President Trump.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Officials will pay $835K to settle a lawsuit filed by a man jailed for over a month over a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Wall Street points toward gains as oil prices fall and bond yields ease
U.S. markets were poised to open with gains as bond prices eased and oil prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury eased overnight.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
With growing Republican support, the Senate advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
Target books strongest comparable sales growth in 4 years during the first quarter
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO, reported the biggest increase for a measure of quarterly sales in four years.
Risk of Ebola spread is high regionally but low globally, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the risk of spread of the Ebola virus' Bundibugyo strain is high in Congo and Uganda but low globally.
Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.