By Huw Griffith with Aurelia End in Clinton Township, MichiganAgence France-Presse (AFP) — Seven US presidential hopefuls tussled over immigration, China and the economy Wednesday at the second Republican primary debate — but saved some of their most strident remarks…
By Huw Griffith with Aurelia End in DetroitAgence France-Presse (AFP) – Republican hopefuls will hold their second presidential debate Wednesday in California but the party’s runaway frontrunner, scandal-plagued former president Donald Trump, will reduce them to a sideshow by snubbing the…
HONOLULU (Eagle News) – President Joe Biden has authorized an increase to 100% of the total eligible costs for debris removal to supplement ongoing recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hawaii’s devastating wildfires that culminated in Lahaina, West Maui…
(AFP) – Striking writers whose industrial action has paralyzed Hollywood said Sunday they had reached an “exceptional” deal with studios that could see them go back to work. The apparent breakthrough will raise hopes that striking actors can also reach…
NEW YORK (Eagle News) – New York City is in “gridlock alert” for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly being held this week. Drivers are experiencing extensive street closures and delays as world leaders, including U.S. President Joe…
By Timothy Johnson, with Shaun Tandon in New YorkAgence France-Presse (AFP) – Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap landed back in the United States on Tuesday to a joyous reunion with family members. The five arrived…
(AFP) – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday it is too early to gauge the economic impact from an ongoing, historic strike at three top car manufacturers. “It’s premature to be making forecasts about what it means for the economy,”…
By Danny KempAgence France-Presse (AFP) – US President Joe Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Iran as cause for celebration Monday, but Republican criticism makes the deal politically risky ahead of the 2024 election. The White House has defended the exchange,…
By John BiersAgence France-Presse (AFP) — Workers at the “Big Three” auto manufacturers went on strike Friday in a first-ever coordinated action to demand pay raises, winning strong support from President Joe Biden whose pro-union stand is crucial to his…
(Eagle News) – During a Judiciary Committee hearing at Capitol Hill, Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii expressed her thoughts to a panel of experts about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) has been used to spread disinformation and sow mistrust in the…
