A woman hiking in Yosemite National Park in California was killed last month by a falling tree branch, the local sheriff's office confirmed this week. … [Read more...] about Yosemite hiker killed by falling branch
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like "Sesame Street" and "Finding Your Roots," said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding. … [Read more...] about Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
House panel agrees to delay Maxwell interview but won’t grant immunity
House investigators agreed to delay interviewing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell until after the Supreme Court reviews her conviction on sex trafficking charges. … [Read more...] about House panel agrees to delay Maxwell interview but won’t grant immunity
U.S. launches maritime buildup to counter China’s naval dominance
The U.S. is embarking on a sweeping maritime revival, injecting billions into a shipbuilding industry that has struggled for years to keep pace with China's naval expansion and America's growing operational demands worldwide. … [Read more...] about U.S. launches maritime buildup to counter China’s naval dominance
‘A total scam’: Trump fires labor chief over disappointing jobs report
President Trump, upset at Friday's job numbers, said he fired the Biden-appointed Labor Department official in charge of compiling employment data. … [Read more...] about ‘A total scam’: Trump fires labor chief over disappointing jobs report