Chamber of Commerce calls on Biden to stop dockworkers strike, citing inflation fears

Longtime Chamber of Commerce Chief Tom Donohue Dies At 86

Donohue is well-known for his work in increasing the influence of the Chamber and reviving the business group itself.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce

Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration and the 2020 election.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions

Health - ABC News - October 24

Biden is letting Israel and Ukraine call the shots

The U.S. is a superpower seemingly stripped of agency.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Biden calls for investigations into country of Georgia's election results

President Biden on Tuesday called for the government in the country of Georgia to investigate all election irregularities, holding back recognition of the claimed victory by the ruling party ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’

President Biden sparked backlash on Tuesday when he appeared to compare supporters of former President Trump to garbage after commenting on a racist joke a comedian made at a Trump rally days ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon

Israeli military accused of attacking buildings hosting displaced people, sparking communal division. Ali Daher first heard the explosion and then he felt the pain. An Israeli aircraft loitering ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'

At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

Tube strikes called off after union talks

London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Biden says it's time to 'move on' in call with Netanyahu after Sinwar killing

President Biden congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered a yearlong war and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Biden calls killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar a moment of justice

President Biden on Friday in Berlin addressed U.S. allies on Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, calling it a moment of justice and urging a path to peace. CBS News White House reporter ...

U.S. Tries to End War in Lebanon That Biden Envoy Calls ‘Out of Control’

Israel and Hezbollah say they will keep up attacks in an escalating conflict that has devastated Gaza, is causing misery in Lebanon and could draw Iran deeper into the fighting.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’

From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event

Former President Donald Trump used derogatory terms to describe President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Arizona. Trump, sitting in a chair next to right-wing ...

Biden, Harris call Dodgers manager to congratulate team on World Series win

President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke separately on the phone with Los Angeles Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts to congratulate him on the team's World Series win. The White House confirmed ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The town Joe Biden will call home after leaving White House

BBC News NI's Chris Buckler talks to voters in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden's presidency comes to an end.

Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies

Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign stop

He made his final Harris campaign stop in his birthplace, Scranton, Pa.

Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

Mozambique’s ruling party candidate holds a clear lead in early presidential election results as his main challenger said he would not accept them and called them fraudulent

World - ABC News - October 16

Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms

As Kelly Ortberg presented his strategic vision, more than 33,000 striking employees of the aerospace manufacturer were expected to vote on a new contract.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Tube strikes by RMT staff called off after talks

The RMT union calls off Tube strikes by its staff after pay talks with Transport for London.

London Underground strikes called off after ‘improved’ pay offer

Aslef union suspends planned walkout that would have caused major disruption to transport network

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...

As Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, fear rises in communities where the displaced took refuge

Israel has concentrated its bombardment of Lebanon mostly in the country’s south and east and in Beirut’s southern suburbs

World - ABC News - October 29

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.

Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'

Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.

Joe Biden says he hopes latest Israeli strike on Iran will end escalation

Iran’s military suggests it would prioritise an agreement to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon over any retaliation . The US President Joe Biden said on Saturday he hopes Israel’s latest strikes on ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Pakistan's leader calls on Biden to secure release of a woman serving lengthy prison term

A lawyer says Pakistan's prime minister has written to U.S. President Joe Biden to request the release of a Pakistani woman who is serving an 86-year prison sentence in the U.S. for terrorism charges

World - ABC News - October 18

Jill Biden admits husband Joe made ‘right call’ by exiting presidential race

First lady says family is excited to ‘start new chapter of our lives’ in Good Morning America interview. Jill Biden acknowledged Monday that her husband, Joe Biden , made “the right call” by ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Biden calls Trump 'loser,' says election is about 'decency versus lack of decency'

President Biden described the current election cycle as “decency versus lack of decency,” and called former President Trump a "loser" during a campaign stop for Vice President Harris in the swing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

President Joe Biden has slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in the United States

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric

On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...

Latest in Chamber of Commerce calls on Biden to stop dockworkers strike, citing inflation fears

Longtime Chamber of Commerce Chief Tom Donohue Dies At 86

Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Biden is letting Israel and Ukraine call the shots

Biden calls for investigations into country of Georgia's election results

Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’

‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'

Tube strikes called off after union talks

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

Biden says it's time to 'move on' in call with Netanyahu after Sinwar killing

Biden calls killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar a moment of justice

U.S. Tries to End War in Lebanon That Biden Envoy Calls ‘Out of Control’

Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’

Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event

Biden, Harris call Dodgers manager to congratulate team on World Series win

The town Joe Biden will call home after leaving White House

Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies

Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign stop

Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes

Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms

Tube strikes by RMT staff called off after talks

London Underground strikes called off after ‘improved’ pay offer

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

As Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, fear rises in communities where the displaced took refuge

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'

Joe Biden says he hopes latest Israeli strike on Iran will end escalation

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

Pakistan's leader calls on Biden to secure release of a woman serving lengthy prison term

Jill Biden admits husband Joe made ‘right call’ by exiting presidential race

Biden calls Trump 'loser,' says election is about 'decency versus lack of decency'

Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric

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