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Convicted US Capitol rioter's son says he 'absolutely' agrees with father's sentence
The son of Guy Reffitt, the first US Capitol riot defendant to go to trial rather than take a plea agreement, said his father "absolutely" deserves the 87-month prison sentence that was handed down Monday.
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First on CNN: Top economists say Democrats' health care and climate package will put 'downward pressure on inflation'
Congressional Democrats' climate and health care package is getting a boost from a group of top economists, who wrote in a new letter that the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will lower prices for American consumers amid high inflation.
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5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers -- including Walmart, Best Buy and Target -- stocked up on merchandise months ago to prepare for supply chain shortages. But now, with extra goods sitting on their shelves, many stores are increasing promotions and lowering prices to entice inflation-weary shoppers.
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How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world's most wanted terrorist
Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding.
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience
You know, it is a very challenging time in our country right now on this topic and many others. And it is good to be back in Miami with all of you and with the leaders who are here -- (applause) -- on the campus of FIU -- (applause) -- to discuss a very important topic.
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Is this as good as it gets for Big Oil?
The highest oil prices in a decade. A renewed government focus on energy security. Huge demand for refining crude so it can be used as fuel.
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
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10 Oregon deaths may be heat-related as 13 million people in the Northwest sweltered under heat alerts
The searing heat that has baked the Northwest is suspected to have led to at least 10 deaths in Oregon, officials there said.
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Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks and other mitigation measures -- despite a rise of infections sweeping the country.
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Battle of the Piney Woods Presented by H-E-B to Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 1
Game to be Broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest for Second Consecutive Year
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment today announced that the 2022 Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B, featuring the Sam Houston Bearkats and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, from NRG Stadium in Houston. For the second consecutive year, a live television broadcast of the game will be provided by Bally Sports Southwest across the network’s four-state footprint, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for six games for sexual misconduct allegations
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his "predatory conduct" in private meetings with massage therapists, according to a ruling by a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
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Eat and Play Your Way Around the U.S. Virgin Islands
Welcome to St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John!
Visit the United States Virgin Islands and your foodie experience will be as pleasurable as your playtime.
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Stewart and veterans slam Republicans over stalling bill to help those affected by toxic burn pits
Comedian Jon Stewart and veterans' advocates on Monday called on senators to stay overnight when they return to Capitol Hill to pass a stalled bill aimed at expanding health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed to toxic burn pits.
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21 ways to live luxe if you win the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot
Listen, we all have fantasies of living like the one percent. Envision a future in which you forget how to cut a cucumber and grocery store trips become foreign, you staff a full-time chef, you never have to do another load of laundry yourself and you have a driver.
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12 Black queer icons that inspired Beyoncé on 'Renaissance'
Beyoncé's newest album, "Renaissance," is a musical triumph that signals the next great phase of the superstar's career -- and she's taking the Black queer icons who pioneered house music with her.
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Shakira to go to trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud
Shakira has failed to reach an agreement with Spanish prosecutors on tax evasion charges, and she will go to trial insisting on her innocence, according to a statement released by her public relations team.




