Category Archives: National
Biden taps ethanol to help lower fuel prices as consumer inflation surges
MENLO, Iowa (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled plans on Tuesday to extend the availability of higher biofuel blends of gasoline during the summer to curb soaring fuel costs and to cut relian...
Apr 12, 2022 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden responds to a question about Ukraine during an event to announce his budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 28, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried dead at age 67, family says
UPDATED 6:11 p.m. (Reuters) - Gilbert Gottfried, a stand-up comic with a screwy voice and a penchant for pushing boundaries with jokes about the Sept. 11 attacks and the Japanese tsunami, has died at ...
Apr 12, 2022 (Greg Batton/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
U.S. consumer prices surge on gasoline; inflation likely peaked
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. monthly consumer prices increased by the most in 16-1/2 years in March as Russia's war against Ukraine boosted the cost of gasoline to record highs, cementing the case for ...
Apr 12, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A person shops at a Trader Joe's grocery store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
Multiple people shot in New York subway station, 13 injured
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Multiple people were shot and at least 13 were injured on Tuesday in a New York City subway station, the fire department said, in the latest spasm of violence in the city's sprawli...
Apr 12, 2022 Police officers walk near the scene of a shooting at a subway station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, April 12, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Philadelphia to reimpose indoor mask mandate in public spaces
(Reuters) - Philadelphia will again require masks in indoor public settings such as restaurants, schools and businesses starting next week, the city said on Monday, responding to what appears to be a ...
Apr 12, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen at a dining area that has been modified to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 7, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo
Concern over possible use of chemical weapons as battle rages in besieged Ukrainian port
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Civilians were fleeing from areas of eastern Ukraine on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated Russian offensive, while Kyiv said it was checking reports that Russian forces had use...
Apr 12, 2022 An armoured vehicle of pro-Russian troops is seen in the street during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Chingis Kondarov
Biden to allow higher-ethanol fuel sales in summer to check gas prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will unveil plans on Tuesday to extend the availability of higher biofuels-blended gasoline during summer to curb soaring fuel costs and to cut reliance...
Apr 12, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden returns a salute as he steps from Marine One upon arrival at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Ex-police officer found guilty in second Capitol riot jury trial
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An off-duty police officer who breached the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack was found guilty of multiple felonies on Tuesday, a notable victory for prosecutors in on...
Apr 12, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Police clear the U.S. Capitol Building with tear gas as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather outside, in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith/File Photo
Golf-Major win cements Scheffler as world's best player
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler held rock steady and cruised to a three-shot victory at the Masters on Sunday to earn the coveted 'Green Jacket' and cement his status as the world's top rank...
Apr 11, 2022 Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 10, 2022 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. celebrates with his caddy Ted Scott on the 18th green after winning The Masters REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Ukraine says tens of thousands killed in Mariupol, accuses Russia of slowing evacuations
KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Monday that tens of thousands of people have likely been killed in Russia's assault on Mariupol and Russian forces have slowed down evacuations from the besie...
Apr 11, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Service members of pro-Russian troops inspect streets during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine April 7, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko/File Photo
