Sanders-founded organization backs Troy Jackson for Maine Senate

Our Revolution, a political organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after his unsuccessful presidential run, is putting its support behind former Maine state lawmaker Troy Jackson to replace the…

Family presses for video release in Tennessee National Guard shooting

The grandfather of the man fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard troops over the weekend is demanding video footage of the incident.  “Show me the video,” Evaniel Johnson told The…

From formula to birds, here are the foodborne outbreaks the CDC is investigating

While authorities are working to determine what is behind the spread of a parasite capable of causing “explosive” diarrhea, there are already several ongoing foodborne outbreak investigations in the U.S.,…

Congressional staffers call on leaders to overhaul sexual misconduct rules

Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are pushing congressional leaders to reexamine how the legislature handles sexual misconduct allegations, following the resignations of former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzalez…

HUD is right about recovery, wrong about fentanyl test strips

Fentanyl test strips, which provide information to drug users about the presence of fentanyl, are being swept up with drug paraphernalia in HUD’s new funding notice, despite research showing that…

Republicans can improve healthcare and lower costs

The Medicaid system incentivizes states and health insurance companies to enroll more patients, resulting in worse care and increased taxpayer costs, but market-based incentives could improve care and reduce costs.

What happened in the first half of the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?

Egypt score a goal and then save a Messi penalty to keep the reigning champions at bay in Atlanta.

IOC lifts suspension, paves way for Russians to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at ​the Games.

South Africans line up for jobs after exodus of foreign workers

Many South Africans are hoping to secure the jobs left vacant by the departure of foreigners

How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions

The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade