US triples daily numbers allowed at Southwest hike The Wave
The U.S. government is more than tripling the number of daily visitors allowed to hike the colorful, contoured landscape of a hike called The Wave in the U.S. Southwest.6 years ago
House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol ‘insurrection’
With impeachment pressure mounting, House Democrats are speeding ahead to try to impeach President Donald Trump from office.6 years ago
Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rules
It's already shaping up to be a year of the electric car in Europe. Automaker Volkswagen says it tripled sales of all-electric cars last year6 years ago
US intelligence agencies have 180 days to share what they know about UFOs, thanks to the Covid-19 relief and spending bill
When President Donald Trump signed the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law in December, so began the 180-day countdown for US intelligence agencies to tell Congress what they know about UFOs.6 years ago
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege on Wednesday.6 years ago
80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won’t happen
More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place during the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe
China says a group of experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive Thursday for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Melania Trump issues first statement after violence at the Capitol
Melania Trump has issued her first statement since violence broke out at the US Capitol last week, condemning both the violence that erupted at the Capitol and those who have criticized her personally6 years ago
Alex Trebek’s touching message starts off his final shows
The final "Jeopardy!" episodes hosted by Alex Trebek air Friday night and on Monday he had some moving words for the audience.6 years ago
Pres. Trump will not attend inauguration
President Trump announced on Friday morning that he is not planning to attend Joe Biden's inauguration.6 years ago
KFC is finally upgrading its chicken sandwich
Colonel Sanders is entering 2021 ready to rumble in the seemingly never-ending chicken sandwich wars.6 years ago
Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer’s death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died Thursday night, a law enforcement officials say.6 years ago
‘World’s unluckiest burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing police during robbery
Two hapless burglars have been arrested in the UK after accidentally pocket-dialing the police during their crime.6 years ago
US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.6 years ago
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.6 years ago
UK regulators approve use of 3rd vaccine against coronavirus
Britain has authorized a coronavirus vaccine developed by Moderna, the third to be licensed for use in the country. The Department of Health said Friday that the vaccine meets the regulator’s “strict standards of safety, efficacy and quality.”6 years ago
DC Police report 68 arrests made
Police in Washington DC announced on Thursday that 68 arrests have been made after violence broke out at the US Capitol. Of those 68, police said only one was a DC resident.6 years ago
FBI asking for help to identify protesters involved in Capitol violence
The FBI is asking for tips, photos and videos of the violence that took place after a large group broke into the Capitol, forcing Congress to evacuate.6 years ago
Elon Musk is close to overtaking Jeff Bezos the as world’s richest person
Elon Musk is getting close to grabbing the title of world's richest person from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.6 years ago
Somber Senate unites to reject election challenges
A sober and shaken Senate returned to session Wednesday night to slap away a frivolous challenge to President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.6 years ago
Biden win confirmed after violent pro-Trump protestors storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.6 years ago
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.6 years ago
Vice President Pence calls for an end to destruction at Capitol
Vice President Mike Pence is calling for an end to the violence and destruction happening at the US Capitol.6 years ago
