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Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military
German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago -
Defense contractor Raytheon to pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD
Raytheon Co., part of parent defense contractor RTX, will pay more than $950 million to resolve Justice Department allegations that it defrauded the Defense Department (DOD) and paid bribes to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Israel mulls using private security contractors to deliver aid to Gaza
Discussion about letting private firms bid for contracts comes before Knesset vote on banning UN relief agency from operating in Israel. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is weighing ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years
Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Americans go to the polls
Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversaryWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
A guide to an American dynasty
Here's what you need to know about the Trump family.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Trump is the American leader Ukrainians need
Donald Trump is the best candidate for the U.S. election as he is a man of action and business who understands the value of strength, and will bring peace in Ukraine through a ceasefire, allowing ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Why Biden apologized to Native Americans
President Biden issued an apology to all Native Americans while speaking in Arizona about the forced federal Indian boarding schools where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
2024 CFDA Fashion Awards: Red Carpet Looks and Winners
A new generation of designers is on the rise.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29 -
Americans overrun with political text messages
Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Americans vote in neck and neck race
Voters head to the polls for Election DayTop stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 15