California’s Santa Cruz Wharf closed indefinitely after partial collapse, officials say
1 of 2 | About 150 feet of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf fell into the Pacific Ocean on Monday before 1 p.m. local time.…
Trial date issued later next year for Donald Trump's would-be killer in Florida
The man accused of lying in wait in an apparent attempt to kill President-elect Donald Trump this year in Florida has a trial date now…
Donald Trump’s threats and lawfare impose chilling effect on press
1 of 3 | President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about his ire for the press for years. His latest verbal attacks, legal actions and…
Bald eagle officially becomes the United States’ national bird
McGwire the Bald Eagle keeps an eye on the crowd during the grand opening of the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis on June 18…
Incoming FCC chairman expressed concerns over ABC News’ activities
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FCC chair and on Saturday warned Disney CEO Bob Iger to be cautious in how…
FedEx contract driver charged for alleged package dumping in Florida woods
Latavion Lewis is charged with several crimes after allegedly dumping FedEx packages in a wooded area in the Florida Panhandle while recently running late on…
Holiday travel forecast: mostly mild with storms in west, parts of south-central U.S.
1 of 3 | The majority of the nation should enjoy mild weather that won't interfere with holiday travel, the NOAA forecast on Tuesday. File…
Banks, organizations sue Federal Reserve over annual stress tests
The Bank Policy Institute sued the Federal Reserve on Tuesday on behalf of several banks and financial organizations citing a lack of transparency in the…
Biden signs defense bill despite misgivings about provision limiting transgender care
President Joe Biden speaks to the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Tuesday, December…
Starbucks workers’ strike expands to additional cities
Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The union representing Starbucks workers said its five-day strike will conclude on Tuesday with the strike spreading to more than 300…
Ford, General Motors to donate to Trump's inauguration
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have announced that they will contribute $1 million each along with vehicles to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next…
House Ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex, engaged in sexual activity with 17-year-old
1 of 3 | The House Ethics Committee released its report into Matt Gaetz, citing "substantial evidence" he paid for sex and drugs and engaged…
Agriculture Department says loan guarantees for wood processing will help forests, American workers
According to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (pictured in 2023), USDA's Rural Development is partnering with the Forest Service to support timber industry innovations that…
Greek shipping companies plead guilty to polluting ocean near U.S. ports
Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Two Greek shipping companies are having to pay millions of dollars in fines after pleading guilty to concealing the illegal transport…
Bill Clinton hospitalized after experiencing fever
Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in Washington, D.C., on Monday after developing a fever. He is in "good spirits," according to a spokesperson. Source…
Container Store declares bankruptcy but looks toward future with restructuring
Dec. 23 (UPI) -- During what has been a rough year for some big-name American retailers, the CEO of The Container Store said on Monday…
Nordstrom goes private with help of Mexican company for $6.25 billion
Clothing retail giant Nordstrom announced on Monday that it is going private in a $6.25 billion deal involving the founding family members of the company…
CFPB sues Walmart, Branch Messenger for forcing drivers to use costly deposit accounts
"Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra (seen in Oct. 2023…
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was bucked off a horse he was riding with family members on Sunday and is expected to be treated at the…
U.S. opens probe of China’s ‘anticompetitive’ drive to monopolize global computer chip market
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration announced a probe Monday into China's use of "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" as part of what Washington says is…