A Pennsylvania couple were arrested last week in connection with the January death of their newborn son after they failed to get him proper medical treatment following his birth, authorities said. Amy and Drew Hoenigke were taken into custody on charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person …
Read More »Student borrowers reminded not to start repayments in January
The federal government has reminded student-loan borrowers that they don’t need to worry about repaying their debt in January. While lawsuits against President Joe Biden’s targeted loan relief are pending in court, the Department of Education pointed out that borrowers can hold off on making payments for a little while …
Read More »Transcript: Sen. Joe Manchin on “Face the Nation,” Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Joe Manchin that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: And we begin with West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. He is in Charleston. Good morning to you, Senator. WEST VIRGINIA SENATOR JOE MANCHIN: Good …
Read More »Already slammed by inflation, small businesses struggle to repay COVID
Even as the U.S. economy continues to heal from the devastating impact of COVID-19, many small businesses are grappling with another serious financial challenge: repaying the federal pandemic relief loans they got to help them survive the crisis. Nearly 4 million small business owners who received such “disaster” loans are now …
Read More »FBI identifies body of woman found floating off Florida coast; authorities seeking tips
The body of a woman found floating near an island in Florida last week was identified Friday by officials from the FBI. According to a release from the FBI, Heather Rose Strickland, 34, was discovered on Dec. 10 after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call shortly before noon from a …
Read More »Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Adam Sandler will receive the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center said in a statement on Tuesday. The prize recognizes “individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist” Mark Twain, for whom the award is …
Read More »New L.A. Mayor Karen Bass says first move will be declaring “state of emergency on homelessness”
Karen Bass has been sworn in as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles in a historic inauguration at the Microsoft Theater, and she quickly declared homelessness in the city to be her top priority. The ceremony was initially scheduled to take place outside City Hall but was moved indoors due …
Read More »At least 1 person wounded in shooting outside Georgia Walmart, police say
One person was wounded in a shooting outside a Georgia Walmart automotive center, police said Wednesday. Several people have been detained, police said. Cobb County Police responded to a report of an active shooter at a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia, police said. “Soon after arrival, it was determined that the …
Read More »Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on Dec. 4, 2022
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Secretary of State Antony BlinkenGOP Rep. Mike Turner of OhioDemocratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of CaliforniaFormer Attorney General Eric HolderBank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington. …
Read More »Tesla delivers electric semis to PepsiCo at Nevada factory
Tesla delivered its first electric semis to PepsiCo Thursday, more than three years after Elon Musk said his company would start making the trucks. The Austin, Texas-based company formally delivered the trucks at a factory near Reno, Nevada. The event was live-streamed on Twitter, which Musk now owns. Musk drove …
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