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AP sources: Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Emmer jumped ahead as the top vote-getter on early round ballots and was battling Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana on a fifth ballot.7 months ago
Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase
Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a collective bargaining agreement calling for minimum salaries to increase by 15.8% over three years.7 months ago
Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges
Federal authorities have unsealed charges against four men in the theft earlier this year of more than 2 million dimes from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.7 months ago
Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions, including one that sells for $1,500.7 months ago
Elephant dies at St. Louis Zoo shortly after her herd became agitated from a dog running loose
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose7 months ago
Visitors line up to tour New Mexico atomic bomb test site in what’s likely to be record attendance
At the site where the world's first atomic bomb was detonated, officials believe could be a record turnout due to the film, " Oppenheimer."7 months ago
What’s that bar band playing ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’? Oh, it’s the Rolling Stones!
Those miracles of modern science, the Rolling Stones, celebrated the release of their first album of original music in 18 years with a Manhattan club gig on Thursday.7 months ago
Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released
Hamas on Friday freed an American woman and her teenage daughter who had been held hostage in Gaza.7 months ago
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia
His plea came a day after fellow attorney Sidney Powell, who had been scheduled to go to trial alongside him, entered her own guilty plea7 months ago
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, falling back to square one
The House opened for Jordan's third try at the gavel, but Republicans have no realistic or workable plan to unite the fractured GOP majority.7 months ago
Gaza awaits aid from Egypt, Israel readies for ground assault
Israel's defense minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn't say when the invasion will start.7 months ago
GOP’s Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is telling GOP colleagues he will back a temporary speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.7 months ago
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.7 months ago
Report: Young driver fatality rates have fallen sharply in the US, helped by education, technology
A new report says that crash and fatality rates among drivers under 21 have fallen dramatically in the U.S. during the past 20 years but young drivers are still the riskiest group behind the wheel.7 months ago
Musk’s X tests $1 fee for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand in bid to target spam
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand. It's a test designed to cut down on the spam and fake accounts flourishing on the platform formerly known as Twitter.7 months ago
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights.7 months ago
Rep. Jim Jordan fails again to win House speaker vote
Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options. The hard-edged ally of Donald Trump appears to have no path for the gavel.7 months ago
Rite Aid’s bankruptcy plan stirs worries of new ‘pharmacy deserts’
Rite Aid’s plan to close more stores as part of its bankruptcy process raises concern about how that might hurt access to medicine and care.7 months ago
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them
Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews.7 months ago
Republicans will try to elect Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan as House speaker but GOP holdouts remain
On Tuesday, the House is scheduled to start voting at noon in what could become a showdown for the gavel.7 months ago
LinkedIn cuts more than 600 workers, about 3% of workforce
LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of workers.7 months ago
What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
If government regulators prevail in their antitrust trial, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes designed to undermining the dominance of the Google search engine.7 months ago
Packed Gaza hospitals warn that thousands could die as supplies run low and ground offensive looms
Medics in Gaza are warning that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies.7 months ago
