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Transgender Federal Employees Say They Face Fear and Discrimination Under Trump

International

Trump's Second State Visit to UK Meets With Protests and Arrests

U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, but beyond the castle walls there were many who did not welcome his...

by Brian Melley | Sep 17

Pussy Riot Members Sentenced in Absentia for Anti-War Activism

The Basmanny District Court in Moscow has sentenced five members of the feminist protest group Pussy Riot to prison terms ranging from eight to thirteen years...

Sep 16

National

House Turns Back Effort to Censure Rep. Ilhan Omar Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk

The House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination

by Lisa Mascaro | Sep 17

Michigan Republicans Propose Sweeping Ban on Online Pornography and Transgender Content

Five Republican lawmakers in Michigan have introduced legislation that would ban pornography, ASMR content, depictions of transgender people, and VPNs across...

Sep 17

Politics

Trump Extends TikTok Shutdown Deadline for Fourth Time After Reaching Framework Deal With China

President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16

by Darlene Superville and Josh Boak | Sep 17

PA Governor Says US Must 'Turn the Tide' Against Political Violence, Reject Vengeance

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems

by Marc Levy | Sep 17

Business

Cracker Barrel Expects Weaker Sales and Restaurant Traffic After Logo Controversy

Cracker Barrel said Wednesday it expects lower sales and weaker customer traffic in the coming year as the controversy over its planned logo change continues to...

by Dee-Ann Durbin | 10 hours ago

Starbucks Workers Sue Over Company's New Dress Code

Starbucks workers are taking legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees...

by Dee-Ann Durbin | Sep 17

Health

Kennedy's Vaccine Committee Plans to Vote on COVID-19, Hepatitis B and Chickenpox Shots

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19,...

by Mike Stobbe | Sep 16

FDA Takes Aim at Hims and Other Telehealth Services in Drug Advertising Blitz

The Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs.

by Matthew Perrone | Sep 16