Congressional Democrats are pushing legislation that would greatly expand "home rule" in D.C., untethering the city government from federal oversight of its criminal and legislative processes. … [Read more...] about House Democrats push bill to greatly expand home rule in D.C.
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Live updates: U.N. General Assembly
The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly: … [Read more...] about Live updates: U.N. General Assembly
All 'available means': Putin threatens nuclear escalation, mobilizes Russian reserves
Russian President Vladimir Putin lobbed nuclear threats Wednesday at the West as he announced the partial mobilization of his country's military reserves, hinting that the Kremlin may be setting the stage for major escalation as its ground invasion of Ukraine falters. … [Read more...] about All 'available means': Putin threatens nuclear escalation, mobilizes Russian reserves
Brooklyn residents form safety group after homeless man attacks woman, kills dog
An upscale Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood formed a community safety group after a homeless man attacked a woman and her dog with a stick in Prospect Park. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn residents form safety group after homeless man attacks woman, kills dog
IRS warns pandemic fraudsters they owe taxes on ill-gotten gains
The IRS warned Wednesday that anyone who cheated the government on pandemic loans still must pay taxes on the fraud-based income or else face the wrath of the taxman. … [Read more...] about IRS warns pandemic fraudsters they owe taxes on ill-gotten gains