Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census ...
When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said he needed to see, he dismissed it
The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe – but when an influential Republican ...
Walgreens suspends dividend, breaking 90-plus year streak of shareholder payouts
Shares of Walgreens dove early Friday, a day after the drugstore chain said it was suspending its dividend, breaking a streak ...
Congress authorized more flights at Reagan National despite warnings
Wednesday’s crash has resurfaced concerns about the airport’s proximity to the river, narrow landing space and overcrowding.
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl ...
EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom
The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns ...
Exxon Mobil’s strong fourth quarter fueled by rising production in the Permian, Guyana
Exxon Mobil posted strong fourth quarter profits as the oil and gas company increased production in the Permian basin at home, and in Guyana. The Texas company earned $7.61 billion, or $1.72 per ...
Serbian student protesters resume their march as they press for justice after deadly crash
After spending a freezing night out in the open, hundreds of striking students on Friday resumed their 2-day anti-graft protest march from the capital, Belgrade, to the ...
Norway stops a ship suspected of involvement in damage to a Baltic Sea cable
A Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship that authorities suspect may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island ...
What is the NTSB and how will it investigate the DC plane crash?
The NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating all civil aviation accidents as well as serious incidents in the U.S. involving other modes of transportation, such as railroad ...
Milder today with a few showers, ups and downs for the weekend
It will become windy today, with occasional showers as low pressure tracks across the region. It will not be a washout, however. There will be dry time and nice, mild temperatures. Highs will reach ...
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. The event at the Kia Forum and the Intuit ...