Analysis: Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year though with slightly fewer funds allocated to earmarks overall, at just shy of...Read more
Betting market odds on potential 2028 presidential candidates
Wes Moore insists he is not running for president in 2028. Still, an online betting market suggests Maryland’s governor has a slight chance of winning the Democratic nomination should he toss his hat in the ring.
As of ...Read more
'Least safe it has ever been,' witness says of Reagan airspace at NTSB hearing
WASHINGTON — A witness criticized the safety of the airspace around Ronald Reagan National Airport since a mid-air crash in January, as National Transportation Safety Board officials examined whether the air traffic ...Read more
Amazon sales beat Wall Street's bets as tariff uncertainty intensifies
Trade fights and recession fears loomed over Amazon and its retail business, but consumers are showing resiliency as the company’s recent revenue growth was stronger than last year’s.
Amazon reported it brought in $...Read more
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 crew members sue Boeing over blowout
The four flight attendants on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing Boeing, claiming they suffered physical and psychological injuries after a panel flew off the 737 Max 9 in January 2024.
Boeing and Alaska each face ...Read more
Gov. Whitmer issues directive as Michigan, Ontario brace for latest Trump tariff deadline
WASHINGTON — As yet another self-imposed deadline for President Donald Trump's tariff threats looms Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is raising concerns about impacts on the state economy.
"I have heard from ...Read more
Appeals court hears tariff challenge
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration defended its broad tariff regime Thursday to a panel of sharply skeptical federal judges who repeatedly questioned whether Congress gave the president such broad tariff powers.
The ...Read more
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley enters crowded Democratic race for Congress in Pa.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley has joined the field of Democrats hoping to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie for the Lehigh Valley’s congressional seat next year.
Pinsley For ...Read more
Trump plans glitzy new $200 million White House ballroom
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled plans for a glitzy new White House ballroom with a hefty $200 million price tag even as Republicans implement draconian cuts to health and other social programs.
Construction is...Read more
Weather scrubs Crew-11 launch, NASA and SpaceX to try again Friday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The next four humans in the parade of SpaceX launches from the Space Coast will have to wait at least another day for their trip to the International Space Station after weather caused a late scrub...Read more
Rising heat is causing students to underperform across the globe
As climate change drives temperatures higher, prolonged periods of heat exposure are doing more than just making classrooms uncomfortable. According to a new systematic review published in PLOS Climate, extended exposure ...Read more
Miami election date change was unconstitutional, appellate court rules
MIAMI — The city of Miami’s decision to postpone the scheduled November 2025 election to 2026 without voter approval was unconstitutional, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal has ruled, siding with a lower court...Read more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs argues right to organize 'freak-offs' in bid to get guilty verdicts tossed
NEW YORK — In an effort to get Sean “Diddy” Combs out from behind bars, lawyers for the hip-hop mogul have asked the judge presiding over his Manhattan sex crimes case to set aside the recent guilty verdicts, arguing...Read more
Justin Timberlake battling 'relentlessly debilitating' Lyme disease
Justin Timberlake told fans he’s been struggling with an “relentlessly debilitating” case of Lyme disease while on tour.
The 44-year-old singer’s admission follows heavy criticism from concertgoers over allegedly ...Read more
Decision to unfreeze migrant education money comes too late for some kids
Victoria Gomez de la Torre doesn’t know when — or if — the migrant children she serves are going to get the education help they’ve come to rely on.
Gomez de la Torre oversees the migrant education program for 12 ...Read more
Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White eyed for leads in 'Social Network' sequel
NEW YORK — Newly minted Oscar winner Mikey Madison, and Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White are eyeing Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming “Social Network” sequel.
Both the 26-year-old “Anora” star and the “Bear” actor, 34...Read more
Hulk Hogan's cause of death, private cancer battle revealed after WWE icon died at 71
LOS ANGELES — The cause of death for Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon and reality TV star, has been unveiled a week after he died at age 71.
A medical document reviewed on Thursday by The Times reveals that Hogan (born ...Read more
Justin Baldoni attends Blake Lively's NYC deposition
NEW YORK — Justin Baldoni sat in on Blake Lively‘s long-awaited and previously postponed deposition in the sexual harassment lawsuit she brought against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star.
An insider told ...Read more
Trump to set new tariffs before midnight, White House says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday imposing new tariff rates on trading partners that take effect Friday, the White House said.
The signing will take place “at some point ...Read more
Patrick Kielty admitted he felt like 'junior shareholder' in marriage to Cat Deeley
Patrick Kielty admitted he felt like a "junior shareholder" in his marriage to Cat Deeley.
The comic, 54, and the TV presenter, 48, released a joint statement earlier in the week confirming the end of their relationship ...Read more
Find Your Weather
-
Friday, Aug 171° / 57°Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
-
Saturday, Aug 273° / 58°Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
-
Sunday, Aug 374° / 59°Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
-
Monday, Aug 474° / 60°Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
-
Tuesday, Aug 573° / 61°Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
-
Wednesday, Aug 674° / 62°Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
-
Thursday, Aug 776° / --°Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
- Weather News »
Popular Stories
- Why one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded caused so little damage
- Trump voters wanted relief from medical bills. For millions, the bills are about to get bigger
- Dozens injured as Delta flight hits turbulence at 37,000 feet, diverts to Twin Cities
- Teacher charged in double murder at state park in Arkansas
- Aland Etienne, lobby security guard in Park Avenue mass shooting, died trying to stop elevators, NYPD says