Departures of Senate-confirmed Trump officials are surpassing his first term, new report finds
The Trump administration is facing a spike in departures of powerful Cabinet department officials compared to his first term, according to the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
Why leafy greens are often a source of foodborne outbreaks
As cyclosporiasis cases reach a record high in the U.S., here’s why lettuce and other leafy greens are often a source of foodborne illness.
Redistricting has already led 7 House incumbents into retirement, with more likely to come
House lawmakers are heading for the exits at the fastest rate in decades, including several who decided to retire after their districts became more competitive following partisan redistricting efforts across the country.
Russia’s Amazon is going up in flames as Ukraine inflicts new pain on Putin’s economy
A key hub of the Kremlin’s economy is going up in flames.
Flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses, National Guard deployed
Torrential rains caused flash floods that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of West Virginia, authorities said.
Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death
A preliminary independent autopsy report commissioned by the legal team representing Nolan Wells’ family found the teenager’s cause and manner of death were “undetermined” pending investigation.
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in Florida after running from federal immigration officers was vacationing in the U.S. and had a tourist visa, according to a Mexico official and a group assisting his wife.
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK — Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers Wednesday and is expected to continue objecting to the U.S. military action that snatched the Venezuelan president from power and deposited him in New York to face drug trafficking charges.
Trump approves landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia that is expected to be announced Wednesday, a senior administration official told NBC News.
Oil surges past $95 as U.S. downplays Iran diplomacy and a 2nd key trade route is disrupted
The price of oil surged nearly 5% on Wednesday as U.S. officials talked down the chance of new peace talks after an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran and with major disruption now facing two of the world’s key supply routes.