Federal judge orders Mexican drug lord “El Mayo” held without bail
Accused Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia is too dangerous to see the outside of a jail cell as he awaits trial for multiple narco-trafficking charges, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said Friday.
Boeing’s Strike Halts Airplane Production at Key Plants
Thousands of Boeing workers went on strike Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract their union negotiated, a potentially costly disruption to the aerospace giant as it tries to recover from a series of safety crises.
Russia moves to expel 6 UK diplomats it accuses of espionage
Russian authorities on Friday stripped the accreditation of six diplomats at the U.K.’s embassy in Moscow and accused them of “spying and sabotage.”
Biden administration ratchets up tariffs on Chinese goods
The Biden administration on Friday announced measures that will add tariffs to Chinese products worth tens of billions of dollars, a move intended to protect U.S. factories and project a tough-on-China approach before the presidential election.
US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. and Britain discuss allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike deep within Russia, some U.S. officials are deeply skeptical that doing so would make a significant difference in Kyiv’s battle against Russian invaders.
Bomb threat in city at heart of Trump immigrant rumors sparks evacuation
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The government of Springfield, Ohio, evacuated its city hall on Thursday due to a bomb threat, two days after Donald Trump repeated a false claim that put the city at the center of a national debate over immigration.
Biden slams Trump over false story of pet-eating immigrants: ‘this has to stop’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden angrily denounced former President Donald Trump on Friday for continuing to traffic in false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs, unfounded tales that have roiled a community in Ohio and inflamed the presidential campaign.
Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’
Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S. President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights.
Nation and world news — at a glance— for September 14
Sweeping Iraq raid killed 4 Islamic State leaders
Christian conservatives face reality: Increasingly, they stand alone
On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Sam Brownback, the former governor of Kansas and a champion of socially conservative causes, asked a small crowd of his fellow Christian voters if they were feeling discouraged.
When Political Memes Take on a Lie of Their Own
By the time the Arizona Republican Party’s digital billboards urging Phoenix residents to “EAT LESS KITTENS” and “Vote Republican!” went up on Tuesday, the story they referred to had already been widely debunked.
Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city if elected
(Reuters) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city of Springfield, even though the majority of them are in the United States legally.
FDA authorizes first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro
(Reuters) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones.
Kusch sworn in as House District 1 representative
Matthias Kusch officially began his duties Thursday as the state representative for House District 1, which encompasses Hamakua, a portion of Hilo and Kaumana.
First private spacewalk in SpaceX capsule achieves new milestone
Two private astronauts moved outside their spacecraft early Thursday morning, conducting the first-ever commercial spacewalk.
Storm Francine races across US South, slamming region with rain and wind
Storm Francine barreled across the U.S. South on Thursday, pounding the region with heavy rains and gusty winds while causing widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. It had weakened from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical depression as it moved northeastward over central Mississippi, but still packed winds of 35 miles per hour (55 km per hour) and threatened areas with dangerous storm surges early on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory.
White House condemns Trump ties to conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer
The White House rebuked former President Donald Trump on Thursday for his association with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who has been traveling this week with the Republican presidential candidate.
US judge allows election betting, dealing blow to markets regulator
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the path for Americans to use derivatives to bet on events such as the outcome of U.S. elections, dealing another blow to the regulator overseeing the market.
US Treasury sets rules for 15% minimum tax on biggest, most profitable companies
(Reuters) — The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced new proposed rules for a new corporate alternative minimum tax that is expected to generate $250 billion in U.S. revenues over 10 years from about 100 large companies now paying an average rate of just 2.6%.
Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will end all taxes on overtime pay as part of a wider tax cut package, if he is elected in the Nov. 5 election.
