A Southern California man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing his wife nine months ago, and her family pleaded for help in finding her body. Larry Millete, 40, was arrested at his home in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista, a day after San Diego County prosecutors charged …
Read More »TikTok exec explains social media company’s algorithm and efforts to keep children safe
The video-sharing app TikTok has evolved into a site that covers all parts of life—everything from recipes to clothing to trending challenges. According to The Pew Research Center, half of American adults under 30 use TikTok. In just five short years since its launch in 2016, the Chinese-born app has …
Read More »Biden administration reverses rule banning federally funded clinics from making abortion referrals
The Biden administration has rescinded a Trump-era rule banning any provider who offers abortions or refers patients for abortions from receiving Title X funding. The Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced it’s finalizing the reversal of the rule, effective November 8. Title X funding covers health care …
Read More »Pelosi and progressives headed for clash over bipartisan infrastructure bill
Washington — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and progressive lawmakers in the House are headed for a face-off with a vote this week on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, as the California Democrat de-linked the narrow measure from the much broader $3.5 trillion social spending package amid party divisions over its price …
Read More »Top tax rate on capital gains could reach highest level since ’70s
The top federal tax rate on capital gains could reach levels not seen since the 1970s under the House Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, according to a new report. That plan would raise the so-called marginal rate on capital gains — what investors pay when they profit when selling …
Read More »Democrats vow to protect abortion rights after Supreme Court decision on Texas law
Washington — President Biden and congressional Democrats are vowing to take action to protect a woman’s right to an abortion after a divided Supreme Court allowed a Texas law outlawing the procedures after six weeks of pregnancy to remain in effect in a late-night decision Wednesday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledged …
Read More »California governor, lawmakers want state to pay addicts to get sober
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober. The federal government has been doing it for years with military veterans. Research shows it is one of the most effective ways …
Read More »Chicago group asks Supreme Court to halt work on Obama presidential library
Washington — An organization focused on protecting public parks in Chicago is asking the Supreme Court to halt construction of former President Barack Obama’s presidential library, arguing the federal government failed to conduct the legally required reviews of the center’s environmental impact. In their request filed with Justice Amy Coney …
Read More »Lawmakers step up pressure on Cuomo to resign
Lawmakers are turning up the heat on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as the sexual harassment scandal swirling around him intensifies. Lawyers involved in the state Legislature’s impeachment probe have given the state’s 56th governor one week to provide them with reasons he thinks he should keep his job. As CBS …
Read More »Senators unveil full text of $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, totaling 2,702 pages
Washington — Senators on Sunday unveiled the legislative text of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill during a rare weekend session as lawmakers rush to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week. The bipartisan group of senators that negotiated …
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